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USA–Iran Confrontation: Rigid Positions, Renewed War or a Diplomatic Breakthrough?
Asif Haroon Raja A Dangerous Stalemate and the Prospect of Renewed Hostilities The US–Iran war, which began on 28 February 2026 with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, has entered a dangerous…
JAAC’s Constitutional Agenda: Implications for Pakistan, Azad Kashmir, and the Kashmir Cause
By Brig (R) Asif Haroon Raja  The Objectives of the JAAC The Joint Awami Action Committee…
Imran Khan: From Cricketing Hero to Political Confrontation
Asif Haroon Raja Political History of Imran Khan The cricketer Imran Khan earned worldwide fame after leading…
Saudi Trade Delegation: A Boost for Pakistan’s Economic Recovery and Bilateral Ties
A high-level Saudi delegation, headed by Saudi Investment Minister, Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, arrived in Islamabad on…
Pakistan’s Rising Stature And PTI in Inextricable Quagmire
Pakistan emerged stronger, more confident, and strategically resilient, while its armed forces, under the resolute leadership of…
From Warnings to Warfare as Iran Responds to US Pressure Escalating Regional Tensions
Iran has launched a missile strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a critical hub for…
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…
Governor Sindh and CDS Welcomes COMEX and CDS to Karachi
Governor of Sindh, Kamran Tesori, extended a warm welcome to…
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…
Omani Parliamentary delegation calls on NA Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah
 National Assembly SecretariatDirectorate General of Media Omani Parliamentary delegation…
DG CDS Dr. Irfan Ashraf’s Address at Renmin University of China Closing Ceremony
Respected organizers of the CIPCC Programme, media colleagues from different…
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Pakistan Moment When Mediation Becomes Power
Pakistan is once again at the center of a significant diplomatic moment, hosting and facilitating high-level talks. These talks signal…
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…
Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations: From Shared Brotherhood to Conflict and Betrayal
Pakistan's expectations of improved relations after the Afghan Taliban returned to power in 2021 were undermined by the continued presence…
The Suspension of US Aid to Pakistan: Implications and Impact
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has paused new funding for programs in Pakistan following an executive order…
Disinformation, Strategic Realities and the Imperative of National Unity
A motivated group of critics and habitual Pakistan-bashers is currently attempting to undermine the improving relationship between Pakistan and the…
Nuclear Security and Strategic Stability in South Asia: A Comparative Analysis of India and Pakistan
India’s recent call to place Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal under International Atomic Energy…
Hope for Peace: Qatar Mediates Ceasefire Deal to End Gaza Conflict
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is reportedly closer…
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USA–Iran Confrontation: Rigid Positions, Renewed War or a Diplomatic Breakthrough?
Asif Haroon Raja A Dangerous Stalemate and the Prospect of Renewed Hostilities The US–Iran war, which began on 28 February…
USA- Iran Conundrum: Current Picture: Future Possibilities
Asif Haroon Raja The Iran-USA war that started 28 Feb 2026 is now in a dangerous stalemate after an 8-month…
When AI Breaks the Rules, Is Pakistan Ready to Take Control?
Nuzhat Nazar What happens when artificial intelligence begins breaking the very rules it was designed to follow? A recent cybersecurity…
Climate Security Is No Longer a Future Problem: From El Niño to Conflict and Displacement
Rimsha Saleem An evidence-based assessment of how extreme ecological shocks act as threat of multipliers, worsening resource competition, internal migration,…
The Return of Hard Power: Is the Post-Cold War Security Order Giving Way to Regional Militarisation?
Rimsha Saleem A theoretical geopolitical analysis investigating the global resurgence of hard power, military deterrence, and mini-lateral defense alliances amid…
Afghanistan’s Geography Is Changing: Is Pakistan Losing Its Transit Advantage?
Rimsha Saleem An evaluation of Afghanistan's commercial pivot toward Iranian ports and Central Asian trade routes in response to recurring…
When War Becomes Inflation: The New Geopolitics of Energy and Global Borrowing
Rimsha Saleem A economic analysis exploring how Middle Eastern conflict-driven energy shocks directly transmit into higher bond yields, inflation, and…
The US–China Thaw That Isn’t a Thaw: What the 2026 Trade Deal Really Changes
Rimsha Saleem An assessment of the $30 billion reciprocal tariff agreement as a tactical economic pause rather than a resolution…
The Red Sea–Hormuz Nexus: When Maritime Chokepoints Become Global Economic Weapons
Rimsha Saleem An investigation into how asymmetric threats along vital Middle Eastern straits weaponize global supply chains, inflating energy, freight,…
Pakistan–Afghanistan: From Strategic Partnership to Security Dilemma
Rimsha Saleem An analysis of the sharp deterioration in Islamabad-Kabul relations as cross-border counter terrorism strikes and sovereignty disputes dismantle…
A Major Corruption Scandal in the History of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Asif Haroon Raja PTI supporters are not, in essence, politically mature workers. Many lack a proper understanding of politics and…
From Makkah to a New Regional Security Architecture: Can Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia Redefine Middle Eastern Security?
• An examination of how the trilateral Makkah pact marks a shift toward regional collective deterrence and defense-industrial self-reliance amid…
The Crisis of Multilateralism: Can the United Nations Still Manage a Fragmented World?
Rimsha Saleem An analysis of the growing gap between United Nations ambitions and operational capacity, highlighting the rise of regional…
The Humanitarian Spillover Nobody Sees: How Middle Eastern Conflict Is Becoming a Global Food Crisis
Rimsha Saleem A human security study illustrating how maritime disruptions, rising fertilizer expenses, and shifting donor funding threaten food security…
Beyond Handshakes: Pakistan’s Changing Diplomatic Playbook
Nuzhat Nazar In a world of shifting alliances and competing interests, Pakistan's diplomatic challenge is no longer simply about building…