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Tehran’s Historic Four-Nation Meeting: A Masterstroke of Field Marshal Asim Munir

Asif Haroon Raja Just one day before the Israeli elections, a masterstroke by Field Marshal Asim Munir reportedly foiled the bloody political drama planned by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.…

Maximum pressure, managed Restraint: Decoding Trump’s Iran Strategy and the Meaning of Renewed Talks

Maximum Pressure, Managed Restraint: Decoding Trump’s Iran Strategy and the Meaning of Renewed Talks By: Nuzhat NazarThe…

Pakistan: A Case Study of Contradictions

Pakistan presents a unique paradox in the Muslim world. Created in the name of Islam, it has…

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 (IAEA) oversight has sparked significant…

From a Divided Muslim World to an Islamic NATO:Double Standards and Two Laws

Part Four Asif Haroon Raja The Gulf States Reconsider Their Security Architecture The Israeli strike on Doha…

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…

The Significance of BRICS and Pakistan’s Pursuit of Membership

The BRICS group—an alliance of five emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—represents a powerful…

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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Seminar Held in Rawalakot Honoring “The Iron Lady of Jammu & Kashmir”

A seminar titled “The Iron Lady of Jammu & Kashmir”…

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From Doha to Istanbul: Can Dialogue End Decades of Turmoil Between Pakistan and Afghanistan?

The second round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, convening in Istanbul this weekend, marks a pivotal moment in a…

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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 5th August -…

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When Strategy Replaces Diplomacy in Islamabad

(By: Nuzhat Nazar) With Abbas Araghchi now in Islamabad, and American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arriving in parallel,…

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Tibet: A Geopolitical Fear for World Powers

Tibet is a region located in the Himalayas which is known for its unique culture, history, and natural resources. It…

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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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Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security

The renewed Gulf conflict is deepening political, military, and diplomatic divisions both…

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Tehran’s Historic Four-Nation Meeting: A Masterstroke of Field Marshal Asim Munir

Asif Haroon Raja Just one day before the Israeli elections, a masterstroke by Field Marshal Asim Munir reportedly foiled the…

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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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