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The geopolitical landscape across the Middle East and South Asia is undergoing a structural shift. As traditional security frameworks fray under the weight of escalating US-Iran tensions, great power competition,…
The Indian student protests were peaceful and focused on educational issues, while political protests in Pakistan have…
Pakistan emerged stronger, more confident, and strategically resilient, while its armed forces, under the resolute leadership of…
By Maimona Saleem The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is a political movement that emerged after…
Every year, 5 August is observed across Pakistan and in the global Kashmiri diaspora as Kashmir Solidarity…
The world is once again witnessing how economic decisions taken for political purposes can have long-term consequences.…
Negotiations in Doha and Istanbul were a farce, essentially designed to buy time to shift TTP and…
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized and hosted…
PRESS RELEASE Islamabad, Pakistan – February 7, 2026 A high-level…
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship project under…
The back of terrorism was successfully broken in 2015 by the brave hearts of Pak Army and the Frontier Corps…
underwater warfare and the global race to develop advanced submarine capabilities are becoming central to modern military competition. It emphasizes…
Food security has officially transcended its traditional classification as a localized agricultural or humanitarian concern, evolving into a core pillar…
CDS Hosted Roundtable Discussion on “Pakistan-Oman Bilateral Ties: A Cornerstone for Boosting Regional Economy and Connectivity” By CDS— February 5,…
After the Jaffar Express train saga from 11 to 13 March 2025, in which the security forces succeeded in rescuing…
The China-Pakistan New Broad Consensus in 2026 is not just diplomacy; it…
Today's suicide attack in Peshawar on November 24, 2025, once again exposes…
The geopolitical landscape across the Middle East and South Asia is undergoing a structural shift. As traditional security frameworks fray…
The signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, 2026, marks an unprecedented realignment in the security landscape…
Exploring how the August 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis impacts Pakistan's energy imports, inflation, and foreign exchange, driving the…
Beyond Border Security: Rethinking Pakistan's Afghanistan Policy in 2026 An evaluation of deteriorating Pakistan-Afghanistan relations, analyzing the TTP factor, Durand…
Gaza and the Crisis of International Order: When Rules Fail to Protect Civilians A study of the ongoing Gaza crisis…
ISLAMABAD: The Department of Archaeology and Museums (DoAM), Islamabad, in collaboration with the China Culture Centre, organized a special cake-cutting…
Your Excellency Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Your Excellency First Class Inspector Mr. Liu Daxiu, Professor Mr.…
Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan is a nuclear-armed state with highly trained, battle-hardened and combat-experienced armed forces. For the past 25…
Part Four Asif Haroon Raja The Gulf States Reconsider Their Security Architecture The Israeli strike on Doha in September 2025…
Part Three Asif Haroon Raja An Appraisal of the Eight Decade Era The cumulative record of American military interventions has…
Part One Asif Haroon Raja From the Ottoman Collapse to a Fragmented Muslim World After the fall of the Ottoman…
On July 1st, the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law of the People’s Republic of China officially came into effect.…
Concluding Part Three Asif Haroon Raja Strategic Assessment and Future Outlook Pakistan's Strategic Concerns Pakistan has consistently maintained that a…
Part Two Asif Haroon Raja The Emerging Challenge to Taliban Rule The security and political landscape in Afghanistan is entering…
Nuzhat Nazar IntroductionThe signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye on 7 August 2026…
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