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War for Space: How History May Judge the US-Israel Doctrine in the Middle East

Nuzhat Nazar History is rarely kind to powers that confuse military superiority with moral authority. It is even less forgiving when mass suffering is justified in the language of security,…

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Pakistan’s Drift into Choppy Waters

Given the deep seated alliance between the ruling British and the Hindu Congress and their aversion to…

Sudden De-escalation in Iran

Iran has historically proven resistant to external conquest. Its vast geography, inhospitable terrain, and strategic depth make…

Implications of Pakistan–Saudi Arabia Strategic Defence Pact

The recently concluded strategic defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, signed against the backdrop of Israel’s…

When Weather Turned Deadly: WMO’s Alarming 2024 Climate Report

The year 2024 will be remembered as a turning point in the climate crisis a year when…

Pakistan in the Global Spotlight: From Strategic Constraint to Diplomatic Centrality

Pakistan has, once again, stepped into the global spotlight—this time not as a peripheral actor, but as…

“Lost to China”: Trump’s Remark and the Shifting Geopolitics of South Asia

“Looks like we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China. May they have a long and…

CDS & COMEX Partner to Showcase Pakistan’s IT at COMEX 2025

CDS and COMEX have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…

Pakistan Policy Towards Afghanistan: Opportunities and Challenges Webinar

Conducted by the Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) Date:22/2/2026…

Seminar on “Kashmir Accession Day” held in Rawalakot by Centre for Development and Stability

Under the auspices of the Centre for Development and Stability,…

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Islamophobic Incidents in the UK: From Hate Speech to Violence

One recent case involved violent disturbances in the UK. The riots, which have been mostly confined to cities and towns…

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Energy for Today, Pollution for Tomorrow: Are Coal-Fired Plants in CPEC Sacrificing the future of Balochistan?

With a projected cost in the billions of dollars, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) which will link China with…

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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 effect. All living…

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Insights from CISS Seminar on “Pakistan’s Energy Crisis: Role of Nuclear Power”

Islamabad, Oct 10, 2024 (Thursday): The Center for International Strategic Studies (CISS) Islamabad, hosted an international seminar titled “Pakistan’s Energy…

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From Empire to Reunification: Beijing’s Taiwan Stance Shapes the One-China Vision

Historical records indicate that Taiwan’s incorporation into the Chinese imperial fold dates back to the 17th century. In May 1684,…

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Trump-Putin Meeting Soon: Global Shift as India and Ukraine Caught in Crossfire

The world is watching closely as President Donald Trump prepares to meet…

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IIJOK & Manipur: Recent Incidents and the Indian Government’s Response

The United Nations (UN) has expressed its discontent with the ongoing humanitarian…

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War for Space: How History May Judge the US-Israel Doctrine in the Middle East

Nuzhat Nazar History is rarely kind to powers that confuse military superiority with moral authority. It is even less forgiving…

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China-Pakistan New Broad Consensus 2026: Response to the Region’s Growing Appetite for Stability Not Just Diplomacy

The China-Pakistan New Broad Consensus in 2026 is not just diplomacy; it is a survival pact born from war, economic…

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The New Great Game: Middle East Realignment & Pakistan A Strategic Pivot

Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan Subjected to False Allegations Once again, an unsuccessful attempt has been made from the corridors of…

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Pakistan, China and the Search for an Off-Ramp in the Iran-US War

By: Nuzhat Nazar The Iran-US war has reached a dangerous but potentially decisive moment. After more than three months of…

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Beyond CPEC: How Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s China Visit Signals a New Strategic Era in Pakistan-China Relations

By Nuzhat Nazar Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to China this week was officially framed as part of the celebrations…

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President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin

On the morning of May 20, President Xi Jinping held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a…

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President Xi Jinping Meets with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

On the afternoon of May 25, President Xi Jinping met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Great Hall…

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President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir PutinJointly Attend and Address the Opening Ceremony of the China-RussiaYears of Education

On the afternoon of May 20, President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin jointly attended the opening ceremony of…

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Last-minute Hitches in Settlement of Gulf Crisis

  Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan's Rise to Fame Indigestible to the Spoilers Following his high profile meetings in Tehran, Field…

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Pakistan’s Strategic Steadfastness Disrupting Spoilers Game & Abraham Accords Agenda

  Asif Haroon Raja Image, reputation, respect, and goodwill are far greater achievements for a nation than temporary material gains.…

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 Strait of Hormuz Strategy: Sovereignty, Nuclear Bargaining, and Pakistan’s Strategic Significance in the Geopolitical Limits of US–Iran Negotiations

For Iran, the Strait of Hormuz is not simply a commercial passageway but a geopolitical-security asset central to sovereignty, regime…

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Is Baluchistan the Next Target: Why Terrorism in Pakistan Doesn’t Terminate?

  Asif Haroon Raja On May 24, an explosive laden vehicle suicide bombing was carried out on a railway track…

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Pakistan’s Mediation Moment: Peace, Pressure and the Abraham Accords Trap

Nuzhat Nazar There are moments in international politics when the real story is not what is said loudly in public,…

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India- Afghanistan Roles in Evolving Regional Environment

  Asif Haroon Raja India’s role in the evolving regional environment is likely to remain shaped by three interconnected objectives:…

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America Declining Empire, China Rising Power, Pakistan Influential Middle Power

  Asif Haroon Raja I am quoting an apparently small incident which took place during the two-day summit between the…

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