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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…
Daku Raj in Katcha Area
The big question is, as to why their operations launched with a lot of fanfare fail? How…
Internal Betrayal and External Aggression
Asif Haroon Raja Role of Collaborators No external adversary can succeed without support from internal collaborators. This…
Pakistan’s Historic Victory & India’s Concocted Narratives
Within minutes of the RAW-staged terror attack in Pahalgam on 22 April, in which 26 tourists were…
UN at 80: China and Global Youth Lead Call for Collective Action
The UN at 80 Campaign with China and the “One World: Shared Future” Global Youth Visual Exhibition…
A Rejoinder to the Doomsayers
Social media platforms are rife with negativity about Pakistan, its government, and the army. Critics claim that…
U.S. – Iran Agreement & Middle East Geopolitics
U.S.-Iran Agreement & Middle East Geopolitics The formal signing of a landmark framework agreement between the United…
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Assessing the Transformation of Vision into Reality with a Focus on Regional Connectivity, Innovation, and Security in Balochistan
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship project under…
CDS & COMEX Partner to Showcase Pakistan’s IT at COMEX 2025
CDS and COMEX have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
Seminar Held in Rawalakot Honoring “The Iron Lady of Jammu & Kashmir”
A seminar titled “The Iron Lady of Jammu & Kashmir”…
Khuzdar’s Strategic Location: A Catalyst for Regional Trade and Development
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS), organized a seminar…
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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…
Pakistan’s Moment: When Mediation Becomes Power
By Nuzhat Nazar In Islamabad, this is not just a negotiation. It is a moment that captures how power is…
Next Round of Operation Sindhoor
India’s military defeat in May 2025 has transformed South Asia’s strategic landscape. Pakistan has emerged diplomatically and militarily strengthened, while…
Inside Balochistan’s Long War
Balochistan’s unrest is no longer just a local grievance or separatist issue; it has evolved into a wider security and…
Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations: From Shared Brotherhood to Conflict and Betrayal
Part Six The article argues that Pakistan–Afghanistan relations have worsened because of cross-border terrorism, propaganda, and growing mistrust. It states…
The Re-election of Donald Trump and the Future of Russia-Ukraine War
The United States (U.S.) is set to carry out its general election…
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…
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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…