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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 two most powerful presidents of the World - Donald Trump…
A Rejoinder to the Doomsayers
Social media platforms are rife with negativity about Pakistan, its government, and the army. Critics claim that…
Pakistan Eyes Strategic Gains at Tianjin SCO Summit Amid Shifting Regional Dynamics
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will hold its 25th Leaders’ Summit in Tianjin, China, from August 31…
The Taliban’s Double Game
How Attacks on Chinese Citizens from Afghan Soil Expose a Strategic Failure and Why It Threatens Regional…
Los Angeles Wildfires: A Tragic Reminder of Climate Vulnerabilities and Urgent Action
The city of Los Angeles is reeling under one of the most devastating wildfires in its history,…
China will Host 80th Anniversary Parade of the World Anti-Fascist War
The eyes of the world are on China. As the Shanghai Cooperation organization (SCO) Summit in China…
Time to Snub the Detractors
Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news spread by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) controlled social media networks inside and…
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…
Seminar on “Kashmir Accession Day” held in Rawalakot by Centre for Development and Stability
Under the auspices of the Centre for Development and Stability,…
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Assessing the Transformation of Vision into Reality with a Focus on Regional Connectivity, Innovation, and Security in Balochistan
The seminar was held at Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University…
Disinformation: The Undermining Force Within—Revealing its Structural Threats to Society and National Security
ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS), organized seminar…
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Will Israel Achieve the Objective of Greater Israel?
The Middle East (ME) has remained engulfed in conflict since the Six-Day War of 1967. Any hope for peace in…
Unmasking a Covert RAW Network: How a Fake NGO Became a Regional Destabilization Hub
An Indian intelligence operative, Ajay Kumar, operated under the assumed identity of Dr. Ajay Dutta while posing as a representative…
Cessation of Hostilities
In October 2025 a sharp escalation on Pakistan’s western border culminated in cross‑border exchanges, precision strikes inside Afghanistan, and intensive…
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…
The Ongoing Strike of Doctors and Healthcare Workers in India: A Call for Urgent Reform
In a nation where healthcare professionals are revered as saviors of lives, the recent events in India have brought to…
Drama of Missing Persons
After the Jaffar Express train saga from 11 to 13 March 2025,…
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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…
Hydro-Politics in South Asia—The Indus Waters Treaty, Arbitration Verdict and Regional Stability Concerns
A major reason for the lack of development, prosperity, and stability in the South Asian region is India’s arrogant behaviour.…
Pakistan’s Quest for Peace Amid Hostile Strategic Environment
Asif Haroon Raja Since its inception in 1947, Pakistan’s foreign policy has fundamentally rested upon the principles of peace, mutual…
The Moon is Yours.
Islamabad, May 19, 2026 (People's Daily) - The Moon is Yours, a 102-minute documentary directed by veteran filmmaker Vincent Zhou…
The US-Iran Crisis: Proposals and Counter-Proposals
 Asif Haroon Raja The Trump administration presented Iran with a fifteen-point framework for peace and normalization. Tehran’s response was…
Pakistan’s 2026 Foreign Policy Reset:
Recharting the Geopolitical Compass For much of the early 2020s, Pakistan’s foreign policy appeared paralyzed by a combination of domestic…
The Hormuz Dilemma:
Middle Eastern Instability and the Vulnerability of Pakistan’s Economic Recovery The maritime corridors of the Persian Gulf have once again…
Pakistan and China Celebrate 75 Years of Diplomatic Relations— A Relationship Shaped by Trust, Solidarity, and Shared Progress
People’s Republic of China and Islamic Republic of Pakistan proudly commemorating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. It marks a…
From Strategic Opening to Strategic Management: How Trump’s Beijing Visit Reflects a Changed World Order
(By: Nuzhat Nazar) Donald Trump’s latest visit to Beijing was important not because it transformed US-China relations, but because it…
Decoding Trump’s 2026 Beijing Visit—Strategic Stability or Renewed Engagement
United States President Donald Trump’s state visit and meeting with his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, from 13–15 May 2026,…
Pakistan-China at 75: From strategic friendship to shared prosperity
(By: Nuzhat Nazar) As Pakistan and China mark 75 years of diplomatic relations on May 21, 2026, the relationship stands…
Pakistan’s IMF Review: A Window to Move from Crisis Management to Economic Statecraft
(By: Nuzhat Nazar) Pakistan’s latest IMF review should be read less as a routine financing update and more as a…
Deeper than Perception: What President Trump’s China Visit Means for Global Power Dynamics
President Trump’s 2026 visit to China is not just symbolic diplomacy, it reflects an effort by the U.S. and China…
Terror, Proxy Warfare, and Pakistan’s Strategic Response
Asif Haroon Raja In the last few days, several deadly terrorist attacks have rocked Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in Bannu and…
From Epic Fury to Strategic Exhaustion: Reshaping Global Power Equations
By Asif Haroon Raja The burning question dominating strategic discourse is whether President Donald Trump will sign and finalise a…