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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 grinding conflict. My assessment is that on all counts, Washington…
Escalation Without Resolution
With a naval blockade tightening in the Gulf and missile batteries shifting across Iran, the US–Iran standoff…
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…
Sudden De-escalation in Iran
Iran has historically proven resistant to external conquest. Its vast geography, inhospitable terrain, and strategic depth make…
China, Global South & International Order
China, the Global South, and the Battle for the Future of World Order  A profound structural…
China’s National Day: A Celebration of Growth, Friendship, and Future Cooperation with Pakistan
On October 1st, China commemorates its National Day, a celebration of the remarkable journey it has traversed…
The Strategic Significance for Securing U.S. Access to Bagram Air Base
Bagram Airfield (BAF), also known as Bagram Air Base, is situated approximately 11 kilometers southeast of Charikar…
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…
Let’s Explore Kashmir Campaign
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized 3 days…
CDS & COMEX Partner to Showcase Pakistan’s IT at COMEX 2025
CDS and COMEX have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
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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Beyond the Battlefield: The Humanitarian and Geopolitical Dimensions of the Palestine Crisis
Strategic Fractures, Global Governance, and the Imperative for a Multi-Tiered Conflict Resolution Framework The ongoing crisis in Palestine has broken…
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 a dinner in honor of Amr Abdullah Baabood, Chief Executive…
Effects of Cultism and A Way-out
Visiting websites such as Veterans Own, Veterans Affairs, and Stand Up for Pakistan is little different from tuning into an Indian television talk show,…
Come From Any Direction, Test Us: DG ISPR’s Clear Stand Against Terrorism and Foreign Interference
In a strongly-worded and assertive press conference, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry sent…
Pakistan-Libya Defence Pact: A New Era of Strategic Brotherhood
The recent development between Pakistan and Libya over a possible US $4.6 billion defence memorandum of understanding (MoU) marks an…
Pakistan’s Strategic Elevation at the UN Security Council: A Diplomatic Turning Point
Pakistan’s recent appointments to several pivotal positions within the United Nations Security…
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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…
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…
Pakistan’s Diplomatic Resurgence: From Strategic Survival to Shaping Regional Power
Nuzhat Nazar For decades, Pakistan’s foreign policy was largely interpreted through the strategic priorities of major powers. During the Cold…