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The Unfinished Conflict: Iran, Israel, and the Struggle for Regional Dominance

Asif Haroon Raja The ongoing confrontation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has rapidly transformed from a shadow war into one of the most dangerous and consequential conflicts in…

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Call for Civil Disobedience

After the failure of the last call, the last card of a countrywide civil disobedience call from…

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…

A Rejoinder to the Doomsayers

Social media platforms are rife with negativity about Pakistan, its government, and the army. Critics claim that…

 Strait of Hormuz Strategy: Sovereignty, Nuclear Bargaining, and Pakistan’s Strategic Significance in the Geopolitical Limits of US–Iran Negotiations

For Iran, the Strait of Hormuz is not simply a commercial passageway but a geopolitical-security asset central…

Life: A Divine Jigsaw Puzzle

Muslims and Christians both believe in the oneness of Almighty Allah and in the Day of Judgment.…

A Historical Perspective of the Indian Subcontinent

There are a large number of authentic history books written by unbiased writers who have narrated the…

Pakistan Policy Towards Afghanistan: Opportunities and Challenges Webinar

Conducted by the Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) Date:22/2/2026…

Governor Sindh and CDS Welcomes COMEX and CDS to Karachi

Governor of Sindh, Kamran Tesori, extended a warm welcome to…

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…

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Reflections on the War Against Iran and Pakistan’s Diplomatic Coup

By Asif Haroon Raja After the 12-day war in June, in which the United States and Israel failed to achieve…

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Misperceptions about the 1971 Tragedy

A range of misperceptions continue to circulate regarding the circumstances that led to the separation of Pakistan’s eastern wing in…

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Why Tech Innovation Is Central to China’s 15th Five-Year Plan

Writer : Zhang He As Beijing prepares to convene the annual“Two Sessions,”one document stands at the center of national and…

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IIOJK State Assembly Elections 2024: History, Current Elections, and Future Prospects

The political scenario is deeply rooted in historical conflicts, particularly the long-standing dispute over Jammu and Kashmir, which has remained…

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Diplomacy with a Purpose: Ishaq Dar’s U.S. Visit Signals Pakistan’s Strategic Reorientation

Pakistan is undergoing a noticeable shift in its foreign policy direction—one that…

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Syria’s Saga: Lessons for the Middle East and the World Beyond

The Syrian conflict, which began in 2011 as a popular uprising against…

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Four Decades Later, Bangladesh Returns to the Presidency of the UN General Assembly

On June 2, 2026, Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, was elected as the President of the 81st session of the…

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The Unfinished Conflict: Iran, Israel, and the Struggle for Regional Dominance

Asif Haroon Raja The ongoing confrontation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has rapidly transformed from a shadow war…

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Pakistan–EU Strategic Dialogue 2026 Reaffirmed Commitment to Strengthened Partnership

On June 1, 2026, Pakistan and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment to deepen and diversify their strategic partnership during…

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War for Space: How History May Judge the US-Israel Doctrine in the Middle East

Nuzhat Nazar History is rarely kind to powers that confuse military superiority with moral authority. It is even less forgiving…

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China-Pakistan New Broad Consensus 2026: Response to the Region’s Growing Appetite for Stability Not Just Diplomacy

The China-Pakistan New Broad Consensus in 2026 is not just diplomacy; it is a survival pact born from war, economic…

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The New Great Game: Middle East Realignment & Pakistan A Strategic Pivot

Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan Subjected to False Allegations Once again, an unsuccessful attempt has been made from the corridors of…

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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…

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Beyond CPEC: How Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s China Visit Signals a New Strategic Era in Pakistan-China Relations

By Nuzhat Nazar Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to China this week was officially framed as part of the celebrations…

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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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President Xi Jinping Meets with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

On the afternoon of May 25, President Xi Jinping met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Great Hall…

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President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir PutinJointly Attend and Address the Opening Ceremony of the China-RussiaYears of Education

On the afternoon of May 20, President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin jointly attended the opening ceremony of…

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Last-minute Hitches in Settlement of Gulf Crisis

  Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan's Rise to Fame Indigestible to the Spoilers Following his high profile meetings in Tehran, Field…

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Pakistan’s Strategic Steadfastness Disrupting Spoilers Game & Abraham Accords Agenda

  Asif Haroon Raja Image, reputation, respect, and goodwill are far greater achievements for a nation than temporary material gains.…

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 Strait of Hormuz Strategy: Sovereignty, Nuclear Bargaining, and Pakistan’s Strategic Significance in the Geopolitical Limits of US–Iran Negotiations

For Iran, the Strait of Hormuz is not simply a commercial passageway but a geopolitical-security asset central to sovereignty, regime…

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Is Baluchistan the Next Target: Why Terrorism in Pakistan Doesn’t Terminate?

  Asif Haroon Raja On May 24, an explosive laden vehicle suicide bombing was carried out on a railway track…

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