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Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations: From Shared Brotherhood to Conflict and Betrayal
Pakistan's expectations of improved relations after the Afghan Taliban returned to power in 2021 were undermined by the continued presence and expansion of the TTP and other militant groups operating…
Pakistan and China Stand with Qatar Amid Israeli Strikes: Middle East Tilting Towards New Power Dynamics
The September 9 Israeli airstrike on Doha has sent shockwaves through the Middle East, shaking the very…
Why Pakistan Matters in Trump’s Peace 2025 Roadmap for the Middle East
Since yesterday, the world watched tears, joy, hope, and cautious optimism as an unprecedented hostage-for-prisoner swap took…
The Final Manifesto of Global Confrontation (World War-3)
Abandon ego, arrogance, oppression self-righteousness, and denial of others’ rights — and for the survival and success…
Israel-Iran Conflict & Iranian Martial Law
Updated Situation Report and Regional Implications(By: Nuzhat Nazar) What Has Happened So Far On 28 February 2026,…
Syrian Conflict and its Impact on the Middle East Chessboard
The power of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, which lasted for 24 years, appeared to have declined. News…
Gaza Peace Plan in Jeopardy
The plan was approved because it gave a roadmap for a future independent Palestinian State. It was…
Press Release | Center for Development and Stability Conducted Press Conference on Exposing Deception: Critical Analysis of India’s False Flag Operations
Emphasizing the critical importance of understanding India’s false flag operation…
Welcome Dinner in Honor of Mr. Amr Abdullah Baabood, CEO of COMEX, held on November 21, 2024 at Ramada by Wyndham Islamabad
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized and hosted…
Remarks by Ambassador Jiang Zaidong at the Reception Celebrating the 105th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China
Remarks by Ambassador Jiang Zaidong at the Reception Celebrating the…
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) Organized a Seminar in Quetta, where Tribal elders, Local Youth Representatives, and Notable Figures of Balochistan Affirmed their Unwavering Support for the Smooth Implementation of CPEC
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) Organized a Seminar…
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War, Diplomacy, and Uncertainty: Can Ukraine Survive Without U.S. Support?
The Ukraine- Russia war, which erupted in 2022 following Russia's full-scale invasion, has been one of the most defining geopolitical…
A Calculated Retaliation: Operation Bunyan Un Marsoos And the Strategic Message to India
The geopolitical context surrounding the escalation quickly drew international attention, with key global powers stepping in to manage the fallout.…
Salute to the Brave Hearts
The back of terrorism was successfully broken in 2015 by the brave hearts of Pak Army and the Frontier Corps…
Trump Succeeded in Making an Incredible Comeback
After the knife-edge presidential race between Republican Donald J. Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris, Trump succeeded in making an incredible…
Rejoinder to the Prophets of Gloom
The prophets of doom were feeling depressed after seeing Pakistan earning kudos…
Pakistan Eyes Strategic Gains at Tianjin SCO Summit Amid Shifting Regional Dynamics
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will hold its 25th Leaders’ Summit in…
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Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations: From Shared Brotherhood to Conflict and Betrayal
Pakistan's expectations of improved relations after the Afghan Taliban returned to power in 2021 were undermined by the continued presence…
Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations: From Shared Brotherhood to Conflict and Betrayal
Pakistan–Afghanistan relations have been shaped by a paradox. Despite Pakistan's consistent political, economic, and humanitarian support, historical disputes, the Durand…
Palestine and the Crisis of International Order
 Institutional Paralysis, Geopolitical Fragmentation, and the Erosion of Normative Legitimacy The escalating violence, widespread displacement, and profound civilian suffering…
Behind the Silence: The Collapse of Sudan
Sudan's Forgotten Catastrophe: What the World's Largest Humanitarian Crisis Reveals About the Failure of Global Governance  The humanitarian crisis…
The Great Tech Decoupling
The End of Hyper-Globalization? Digital Trade Wars and the Fragmentation of the Global EconomyThe era of hyper-globalization, characterized by seamlessly…
Drawing the Red Lines: Preventing the Automated Escalation of AI
From Innovation to Domination: The Emerging Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence in a Fragmenting WorldArtificial intelligence has officially crossed the threshold…
Hunger as a Weapon: How Food Security Dictates Modern Geopolitical StabilityFood Security as National Security: Why Hunger Has Become a Strategic Threat in the Twenty-First Century
Food security has officially transcended its traditional classification as a localized agricultural or humanitarian concern, evolving into a core pillar…
The Persistent Threat of Terrorism from Afghan Soil
Pakistan's counter-terrorism strategy has entered a new phase, combining intelligence-led operations, cross-border strikes, and stricter border controls. It contends that…
The India–Israel–Afghanistan Convergence and Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Challenge
Pakistan's terrorism challenge should no longer be viewed solely as an internal security problem or a collection of isolated militant…
Remarks by Ambassador Jiang Zaidong at the Reception Celebrating the 105th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China
Remarks by Ambassador Jiang Zaidong at the Reception Celebrating the 105th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of…
Cross-Border Terrorism and Pakistan’s Changing Response
Pakistan has shifted from strategic restraint to proactive deterrence against cross-border terrorism. This reflects growing frustration over militant sanctuaries in…
The Afghan Taliban and Pakistan: From Strategic Allies to Strategic Rivals
Pakistan's Role During the Afghan Jihad in the 1980s During the Soviet invasion and occupation of Afghanistan from December 1979…
The Islamabad Accord: A Turning Point in West Asia’s Geopolitical Order
Following the Switzerland Agreement on 22 June, an extremely interesting atmosphere emerged across international social media. The discussions initially centered…
China, Global South & International Order
China, the Global South, and the Battle for the Future of World Order  A profound structural transformation is reshaping…
Pakistan’s Diplomatic Triumph: From the Swiss Negotiations to the Iranian President’s Visit
Part One Optimistic Atmosphere in Switzerland Following the arrival of the American, Iranian, Pakistani, and Qatari delegations in Switzerland, expectations…