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Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security

The renewed Gulf conflict has eroded trust in existing regional security arrangements, particularly confidence in the United States as a security guarantor. It contends that escalating military confrontation, shifting regional…

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BANGLADESH AT A CROSSROADS

In a dramatic turn of events, Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, announced her resignation on…

The Killing of Yahya Sinwar: A Turning Point in Israel’s War on Hamas

Yahya Sinwar’s death, a controversial event, highlights Gaza's complex military landscape and conflicting reports on whether it…

The Duplicity of Rules-Based International Order

Stephan Walt, a leading American expert on International politics, once rightly remarked that what America exports is…

West Asia’s Fragile Diplomacy, Controlled Escalation to Peace

Asif Haroon Raja Current Strategic Landscape Tensions between the United States and Iran have once again approached…

Mental Health of the Teenagers

The mental health simply refers to our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. How we think, how we…

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…

Let’s Explore Kashmir Campaign

The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized 3 days…

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

The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized a one-day…

DG CDS Dr. Irfan Ashraf’s Address at Renmin University of China Closing Ceremony

Respected organizers of the CIPCC Programme, media colleagues from different…

PRESS RELEASE

CDS Hosted Roundtable Discussion on “Pakistan-Oman Bilateral Ties: A Cornerstone…

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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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Key Insights from Premier Li Qiang’s 2026 Government Work Report

On March 5, 2026, Chinese Premier Li Qiang presented the annual Report on the Work of the Government at the…

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Khalistan Embassy in Canada: A Diplomatic Slap on India’s Face

The recent opening of a so-called Embassy of Khalistan in Surrey, Canada, has once again exposed the deep cracks in…

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Afghan-Backed Militancy: Pakistan’s Patience Wears Thin After Peshawar Bombing

Today's suicide attack in Peshawar on November 24, 2025, once again exposes a harsh truth Pakistan has long been warning…

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UAE-Pakistan Ties Take Flight toward a Brighter Future

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will undertake his…

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High-Level Talks on Islamabad MoU Implementation: Pakistan’s Commendable Role in Advancing Peace Efforts

Islamabad/Bürgenstock— June 21, 2026 Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif departed for  Switzerland…

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India’s Missing Friends: Why the World Didn’t Back Operation Sindoor

History shows that since 1947, whenever the Indian government has faced internal…

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Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security

The renewed Gulf conflict has eroded trust in existing regional security arrangements, particularly confidence in the United States as a…

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Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security

The renewed Gulf conflict is deepening political, military, and diplomatic divisions both within the Middle East and among major global…

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Data Is the New Treasure. Data Centres Are the Vaults.

Data has become one of the world's most valuable strategic assets, and the countries that can store, process and secure…

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Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security

The article argues that the collapse of the U.S.–Iran agreement has reignited tensions in the Gulf, with the Strait of…

Foreign Profit Repatriation Signals Renewed Investor Confidence in Pakistan

Foreign profit repatriation should be viewed as a positive indicator of Pakistan’s improving investment climate rather than a sign of…

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The Cockroach Janta Party’s Protest and BJP’s Reality  

  By Maimona Saleem   The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is a political movement that emerged after Indian Chief Justice…

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Realism in Action: Why China and Russia Are Keeping Their Distance from the US–Iran Conflict

Realism in Action: Why China and Russia Are Keeping Their Distance from the US–Iran Conflict Hamza Rahim Among the many…

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Global Competition over Military AI: Who Is the True Leader?

Global Competition over Military AI: Who Is the True Leader?   Talha Arif Artificial Intelligence (AI) is actively changing the…

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Silent War Beneath the Seas: Why the Race to Build Submarines Is Heating Up

underwater warfare and the global race to develop advanced submarine capabilities are becoming central to modern military competition. It emphasizes…

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Proxy War and Regional Instability: Pakistan’s Security Challenges

Pakistan faces an increasingly complex security environment shaped by proxy warfare, regional instability, and great-power competition. It emphasizes that Pakistan’s…

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The New Face of Terrorism Is Not an Accident

  The growing visibility of women in terrorist organisations is not evidence of empowerment or social change, but a deliberate…

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Centre for Development and Stability Held Seminar on Kashmir's History and Accession with Pakistan Kashmir House — The Centre for…

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Proxy War and Regional Instability: Pakistan’s Security Challenges

Pakistan’s perspective on regional security, arguing that the country faces a sustained campaign of proxy and hybrid warfare driven primarily…

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Proxy War and Regional Instability: Pakistan’s Security Challenges

Pakistan’s current security challenges are the result of long-term proxy warfare, regional power rivalry, and geopolitical competition. It claims that…

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Why Pakistan Must Prioritise Security Over Afghanistan’s Internal Politics

  Why Pakistan Must Prioritise Security Over Afghanistan's Internal Politics   By Maimona Saleem   Pakistan today faces a difficult…

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