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Beyond the Ceasefire: How the Renewed US–Iran Conflict Could Reshape the Middle East and Global Security
Rimsha saleem The collapse of the US–Iran ceasefire threatens global energy markets, shifts geopolitical alliances, and forces regional powers to brace for renewed instability. The fragile architecture of West Asian…
Pakistan’s Unwavering Call for Stability: The Road to Real Peace with Afghanistan
In recent weeks, the diplomatic door between Pakistan and Afghanistan swung open in Istanbul, only to slam…
Palestine and the Crisis of International Order
 Institutional Paralysis, Geopolitical Fragmentation, and the Erosion of Normative Legitimacy The escalating violence, widespread displacement, and…
Two Fronts, One Strategy? Pakistan’s Growing Encirclement Concern
(By: Nuzhat Nazar) The recent escalation along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border is being described in routine terms such…
Expanding Horizons: Pakistan and Azerbaijan Deepen Bilateral Ties with New Agreements
Pakistan and Azerbaijan have significantly advanced their bilateral relations, reflecting a partnership grounded in historical respect and…
Strengthening Strategic Ties: Pakistan’s Diplomatic Engagement with Turkiye and Azerbaijan
Recently, government of Pakistan took diplomacy into its high gear. In the aftermath of Pakistan’s tense standoff…
India’s Cowardly Attacks & Pakistan’s Befitting Responses
On ground, our troops retaliated punitively and destroyed 40 posts along the LoC, forcing the deployed Indian…
CDS Hosts Welcome Dinner for COMEX CEO Amr Abdullah Baabood to Strengthen Pakistan-Oman Economic and Technological Ties
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized and hosted…
Pakistan Policy Towards Afghanistan: Opportunities and Challenges Webinar
Conducted by the Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) Date:22/2/2026…
Press Release | Center for Development and Stability Conducted Press Conference on Exposing Deception: Critical Analysis of India’s False Flag Operations
Emphasizing the critical importance of understanding India’s false flag operation…
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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The India–Israel–Afghanistan Convergence and Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Challenge
Pakistan's terrorism challenge should no longer be viewed solely as an internal security problem or a collection of isolated militant…
Wave of Conflicts and Grief Beyond the reach of Words and Remedy
Across the world, we are witnessing a wave of conflicts in some places, tensions are emerging; in others, they are…
Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025: Securing Growth, Stability, and Global Partnerships
As the world increasingly shifts toward sustainable industries, the demand for critical minerals—such as copper, lithium, cobalt, and rare earth…
Pakistan’s Strategic Role in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), established in 2001, is an important regional international organization focused on promoting security, economic cooperation,…
Elections and Human Rights in Indian-Occupied Jammu & Kashmir: A Decade of Unrest
The Jammu and Kashmir region, under Indian control, has faced systemic political suppression along with excessive human rights violations since…
Pakistan’s Internal Response to the US–Israel Strikes on Iran
By: Nuzhat Nazar The US and Israeli strikes on Iran have triggered…
DG CDS Dr. Irfan Ashraf’s Address at Renmin University of China Closing Ceremony
Respected organizers of the CIPCC Programme, media colleagues from different countries around…
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Beyond the Ceasefire: How the Renewed US–Iran Conflict Could Reshape the Middle East and Global Security
Rimsha saleem The collapse of the US–Iran ceasefire threatens global energy markets, shifts geopolitical alliances, and forces regional powers to…
The Crisis of International Order: Are Global Institutions Losing Their Capacity to Manage Great Power Competition?
Rimsha saleem Security Council paralysis and bloc politics reveal a collapsing global order, leaving middle powers vulnerable. The contemporary international…
From Dependence to Deterrence: NATO’s Strategic Transformation in an Era of Great Power Competition
Rimshsa saleem NATO's Ankara Summit marks Europe's shift toward strategic autonomy and self-reliant defense as American guarantees recedes. The NATO…
The New Geoeconomics: How Conflict and Strategic Competition Are Reshaping Global Trade
Rimshas saleem Geoeconomic rivalry and supply chain fragmentation are replacing hyper-globalization with national security-driven trade. The international economic architecture is…
 Policy PaperSardari System in Balochistan – The Root Cause of the Balochistan Conundrum
Part Two Asif Haroon Raja The Baloch Sardars Balochistan constitutes about 44 percent of Pakistan's landmass, yet it remains the…
 Policy paper System in Balochistan – The Root Cause of the Balochistan Conundrum
Part One Asif Haroon Raja Balochistan: The Other Side of the Picture To understand the present-day challenges of Balochistan, it…
Student Protests and the Rise of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP): Implications for the BJP Government
Part Three Asif Haroon Raja Narendra Modi, a long-time protégé of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), served as the Chief…
The Economics of Terror: Smuggling and Security in Balochistan
Nuzhat Nazar Can a terrorist organisation survive without money? History suggests it cannot. No armed movement fights on ideology alone.…
Strategic Signalling in the Indo-Pacific: China’s Expanding Military Posture and the Future of Regional Stability
Rimsha Saleem China's nuclear SLBM test in the South Pacific signals a mature sea-based deterrent, escalating Indo-Pacific security competition. The…
The Gen Z Revolution: How South Asia’s Youngest Generation Is Rewriting Politics
How Generation Z is transforming politics in South Asia through digital platforms, social media, and issue-based activism. It argues that…
Student Protests, Rise of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP): Implications for BJP Government
The Indian student protests were peaceful and focused on educational issues, while political protests in Pakistan have been more disruptive…
Student Protests, Rise of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP): Implications for BJP Government
Student protests in India, triggered by examination paper leaks and unemployment, grew into a nationwide movement demanding education reforms and…
Historical Background – Unravelling of Democratic Culture in India
Asif Haroon Raja Partition and Divergent Beginnings (1947–1950s) The article argues that although India developed a strong democratic image after…
Pakistan–Kuwait Relations: Converting Strategic Trust into Economic Opportunity
The true value of a defence agreement is not measured by military cooperation alone, but by the opportunities it creates…
Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security
The renewed Gulf conflict has become a major geopolitical crisis with serious implications for regional and global security. Although the…