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The Unfinished Conflict: Iran, Israel, and the Struggle for Regional Dominance

Asif Haroon Raja The ongoing confrontation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has rapidly transformed from a shadow war into one of the most dangerous and consequential conflicts in…

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China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Regional Connectivity, Innovation, and Security in Balochistan on 2 July 2025 Organized by CDS

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Regional Connectivity, Innovation, and Security in Balochistan

Sudden De-escalation in Iran

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

The Third Gulf War

Asif Haroon Raja The war in the Persian Gulf began with U.S. strikes on 28 February, justified…

Shifting Global Fault Lines and Trump’s Strategic Predicament

By Asif Haroon Raja Anti-war protests have spread across all 50 states of the United States, reflecting…

Exposing India’s False Flag Chronicles: A Cowardly Hybrid Warfare Against Pakistan

Once again, India has orchestrated another staged spectacle, this time in Pahalgam, located in the Indian Illegally…

Pakistan’s 20 Most Underdeveloped Districts: A Mirror of Neglect and Failed Governance

The recent report by the Pakistan Population Council has once again laid bare the painful truth about…

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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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Is China Reevaluating Its Relationship with Pakistan? The Path Forward After PM’s Visit

In recent years, the partnership between China and Pakistan has come under increasing scrutiny amidst shifting global dynamics and internal…

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Ukraine Ceasefire—All Eyes Turn to Trump: What Role Will Trump Play Next?

The direct communication between Trump and Putin raised concerns about the extent of Ukraine’s involvement in any forthcoming negotiations. However,…

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Ripple Effects of 24 November

On 15 Nov, 46 members of the US House of Representatives wrote a letter to outgoing Joe Biden to use…

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August 5: The Bleakest Day in Contemporary Kashmir’s Fate

On August 5, 2019, the Indian government revoked Articles 370 and 35A, ending Jammu and Kashmir's special status, sparking unrest…

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Seminar on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Held in Quetta

Seminar on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Held in Quetta

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India’s New Air Defence Systems: Impact on Pakistan and Regional Stability

India's latest move to bolster its defense capability by inducting three fully…

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The Unfinished Conflict: Iran, Israel, and the Struggle for Regional Dominance

Asif Haroon Raja The ongoing confrontation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has rapidly transformed from a shadow war…

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Pakistan–EU Strategic Dialogue 2026 Reaffirmed Commitment to Strengthened Partnership

On June 1, 2026, Pakistan and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment to deepen and diversify their strategic partnership during…

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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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