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Pakistan’s Emerging Role as a Hinge Power in a Fragmenting Regional Order

The geopolitical landscape across the Middle East and South Asia is undergoing a structural shift. As traditional security frameworks fray under the weight of escalating US-Iran tensions, great power competition,…

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Global Sumud Flotilla—Sailing Against Gaza’s Starvation

The whole world is witnessing this brutal reality with clarity that life in Gaza has changed dramatically…

China’s “Justice Mission 2025” Drills: A Historic Stand for Sovereignty and Unity

In the long and complex history of China, the question of Taiwan has always stood as one…

No Leaders, No Lies: Nepal’s Gen-Z Revolution and the Birth of Real Democracy

Nepal’s Gen-Z revolution was more than just a protest. It was a political earthquake that shook the…

China Pushes For Multilateralism in a Fragmenting World

By Zhao Yunfei The world in 2026 feels increasingly unsettled. Conflicts continue to erupt across regions, economic…

From a Divided Muslim World to an Islamic NATO Double Standards and Two Laws

Part One Asif Haroon Raja From the Ottoman Collapse to a Fragmented Muslim World After the fall…

Pakistan’s Enduring Battle Against Terrorism

The amendment to the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 will remain in force for three years. A similar provision,…

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India’s Unease Over the Saudi–Pakistan Defence Alliance

When Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif embraced Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh last week, it was more than diplomacy;…

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Maximum pressure, managed Restraint: Decoding Trump’s Iran Strategy and the Meaning of Renewed Talks

Maximum Pressure, Managed Restraint: Decoding Trump’s Iran Strategy and the Meaning of Renewed Talks By: Nuzhat NazarThe renewed engagement between…

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Budget 2024 of Pakistan: A Pathway to Economic Stability and Prosperity

Presented amidst challenging economic circumstances, Pakistan's Budget 2024 is built on principles of sound fiscal and debt management, aiming to…

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Rebalancing Power: Why America Must Align Strategy with Economic Reality

By: Nuzhat Nazar For much of the post Cold War era, the United States did not have to choose between…

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New Provinces in Pakistan: A Path toward Better Governance or a Risk of Division?

With a fast-growing population of more than 240 million and a large geographic spread, it is becoming increasingly difficult for…

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India’s Strategic Shift and the Limits of “Strategic Autonomy”

By: Nuzhat Nazar For decades, India has presented itself as a country…

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Pakistan’s Road to Stability Runs Through Diplomacy

In 2025, Pakistan has sought to reposition itself at the center of…

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Pakistan’s Emerging Role as a Hinge Power in a Fragmenting Regional Order

The geopolitical landscape across the Middle East and South Asia is undergoing a structural shift. As traditional security frameworks fray…

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The Mecca Defence Pact: A New Security Architecture or a Crisis-Driven Coalition?

The signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, 2026, marks an unprecedented realignment in the security landscape…

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The Strait of Hormuz Crisis: What It Means for Pakistan’s Economic and Strategic Security

  Exploring how the August 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis impacts Pakistan's energy imports, inflation, and foreign exchange, driving the…

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Beyond Border Security: Rethinking Pakistan's Afghanistan Policy in 2026 An evaluation of deteriorating Pakistan-Afghanistan relations, analyzing the TTP factor, Durand…

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August 15, 2026

Gaza and the Crisis of International Order: When Rules Fail to Protect Civilians A study of the ongoing Gaza crisis…

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China Culture Centre, DoAM Hold Cake-Cutting Ceremony to Mark Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day

ISLAMABAD: The Department of Archaeology and Museums (DoAM), Islamabad, in collaboration with the China Culture Centre, organized a special cake-cutting…

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Remarks by Ambassador Jiang Zaidong at the Seminar on Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building

Your Excellency Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Your Excellency First Class Inspector Mr. Liu Daxiu, Professor Mr.…

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A Response to Scepticism Over the Makkah Accord

Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan is a nuclear-armed state with highly trained, battle-hardened and combat-experienced armed forces. For the past 25…

From a Divided Muslim World to an Islamic NATO:Double Standards and Two Laws

Part Four Asif Haroon Raja The Gulf States Reconsider Their Security Architecture The Israeli strike on Doha in September 2025…

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From a Divided Muslim World to an Islamic NATODouble Standards and Two Laws

Part Three Asif Haroon Raja An Appraisal of the Eight Decade Era The cumulative record of American military interventions has…

From a Divided Muslim World to an Islamic NATO Double Standards and Two Laws

Part One Asif Haroon Raja From the Ottoman Collapse to a Fragmented Muslim World After the fall of the Ottoman…

Forging a Solid Foundation of Unity under the Rule of Law Embracing a Brighter Future Through Cooperation

On July 1st, the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law of the People’s Republic of China officially came into effect.…

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Afghanistan Passing Through Testing Times

Concluding Part Three Asif Haroon Raja Strategic Assessment and Future Outlook Pakistan's Strategic Concerns Pakistan has consistently maintained that a…

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Afghanistan Passing Through Testing Times

Part Two Asif Haroon Raja The Emerging Challenge to Taliban Rule The security and political landscape in Afghanistan is entering…

The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement: Towards a New Regional Security Architecture?

Nuzhat Nazar IntroductionThe signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye on 7 August 2026…

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