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Opinion: America’s Global Military Pullback and the Midterm Elections
Nuzhat Nazar America's changing military footprint is not just a question of global strategy. It is increasingly becoming a question of domestic politics, particularly as the United States heads into…
Pakistan-China Military Ties: A Pillar of Regional Peace and Stability
In a time when global politics is facing extreme uncertainty, the recent high-level visit of Pakistan’s Chief…
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…
When Strategy Replaces Diplomacy in Islamabad
(By: Nuzhat Nazar) With Abbas Araghchi now in Islamabad, and American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner…
Pakistan-China Cooperation at the SCO Summit: A Strengthened Partnership
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in Islamabad marked a significant milestone in the deepening of…
August 5: The Bleakest Day in Contemporary Kashmir’s Fate
On August 5, 2019, the Indian government revoked Articles 370 and 35A, ending Jammu and Kashmir's special…
Pakistan at a Strategic Crossroads: Security, Regional Alliances and Political Polarisation
Pakistan faces terrorism, regional instability and deep political polarisation. New regional alliances are reshaping its security environment.…
Omani Parliamentary delegation calls on NA Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah
 National Assembly SecretariatDirectorate General of Media Omani Parliamentary delegation…
Khuzdar’s Strategic Location: A Catalyst for Regional Trade and Development
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS), organized a seminar…
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Regional Connectivity, Innovation, and Security in Balochistan
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized a one-day…
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…
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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…
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…
Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations: From Shared Brotherhood to Conflict and Betrayal
Pakistan's expectations of improved relations after the Afghan Taliban returned to power in 2021 were undermined by the continued presence…
Global Competition over Military AI: Who Is the True Leader?
Global Competition over Military AI: Who Is the True Leader? Â Talha Arif Artificial Intelligence (AI) is actively changing the…
Expanding Horizons: Pakistan and Azerbaijan Deepen Bilateral Ties with New Agreements
Pakistan and Azerbaijan have significantly advanced their bilateral relations, reflecting a partnership grounded in historical respect and mutual strategic interests.…
Jaffar Express Hijacking: Balochistan Train Attack and Aftermath
On March 11, 2025, the Jaffar Express, traveling from Quetta to Peshawar…
Doha Attacked by Israel
While she reiterated that Trump considered the elimination of Hamas a legitimate…
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Opinion: America’s Global Military Pullback and the Midterm Elections
Nuzhat Nazar America's changing military footprint is not just a question of global strategy. It is increasingly becoming a question…
Resolution of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Certain Major Issues concerning Persevering with Full and Rigorous Party Self-Governance
(Adopted at the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on October 29,…
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…
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…