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Pakistan’s Quest for Peace Amid Hostile Strategic Environment

Asif Haroon Raja Since its inception in 1947, Pakistan’s foreign policy has fundamentally rested upon the principles of peace, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence with all neighbouring states. This vision…

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India’s Warmongering

Peace in South Asia has been repeatedly undermined by India’s belligerence and expansionist mindset. The core of…

Who Will Blink First:Trump in QuandaryPart II

Asif Haroon Raja As the war drags on, President Donald Trump faces an increasingly difficult strategic dilemma.…

Battle between the Makers and Destroyers of Pakistan

The forces of development and progress are locked in mortal combat with anti-development forces. The former are…

From Tradition to Transformation: Women’s Rights and the Asian Female Revolution

Women's rights have made significant strides over the past century. From suffrage to workforce participation, education, and…

Pakistan’s Military Role in Economic Development

Pakistan’s journey towards economic stability and development has often seen the active involvement of its military, not…

Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated in Tehran: A New Escalation in Israel-Iran Conflict

In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, the political chief…

Governor Sindh and CDS Welcomes COMEX and CDS to Karachi

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

Let’s Explore Kashmir Campaign

The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized 3 days…

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

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

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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

The disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991 transformed the world from a bipolar to a unipolar system. The US…

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Next Round of Operation Sindhoor

India’s military defeat in May 2025 has transformed South Asia’s strategic landscape. Pakistan has emerged diplomatically and militarily strengthened, while…

US–Taiwan Military Cooperation and Rising Tensions in the Strait

The United States Department of State has agreed to a $330 million arms sale to Taiwan. Comprising of “non-standard components…

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The Growth of China’s Ice and Snow Economy: A Comprehensive Analysis

China’s State Council has unveiled an ambitious plan to elevate the country's ice and snow economy to a staggering 1.5…

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Trump Succeeded in Making an Incredible Comeback

After the knife-edge presidential race between Republican Donald J. Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris, Trump succeeded in making an incredible…

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BRICS Currency: A potential Rival to the US Dollars

The term BRIC was first coined by economist Jim O'Neill in 2001…

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Who Will Blink First – Iran, Israel or the United States?Part I

Asif Haroon Raja The war initiated by the United States and Israel…

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Pakistan’s Quest for Peace Amid Hostile Strategic Environment

Asif Haroon Raja Since its inception in 1947, Pakistan’s foreign policy has fundamentally rested upon the principles of peace, mutual…

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The Moon is Yours.

Islamabad, May 19, 2026 (People's Daily) - The Moon is Yours, a 102-minute documentary directed by veteran filmmaker Vincent Zhou…

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The US-Iran Crisis: Proposals and Counter-Proposals

  Asif Haroon Raja The Trump administration presented Iran with a fifteen-point framework for peace and normalization. Tehran’s response was…

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Pakistan’s 2026 Foreign Policy Reset:

Recharting the Geopolitical Compass For much of the early 2020s, Pakistan’s foreign policy appeared paralyzed by a combination of domestic…

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The Hormuz Dilemma:

Middle Eastern Instability and the Vulnerability of Pakistan’s Economic Recovery The maritime corridors of the Persian Gulf have once again…

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Pakistan and China Celebrate 75 Years of Diplomatic Relations— A Relationship Shaped by Trust, Solidarity, and Shared Progress

People’s Republic of China and Islamic Republic of Pakistan proudly commemorating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. It marks a…

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From Strategic Opening to Strategic Management: How Trump’s Beijing Visit Reflects a Changed World Order

(By: Nuzhat Nazar) Donald Trump’s latest visit to Beijing was important not because it transformed US-China relations, but because it…

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Decoding Trump’s 2026 Beijing Visit—Strategic Stability or Renewed Engagement

United States President Donald Trump’s state visit and meeting with his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, from 13–15 May 2026,…

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Pakistan-China at 75: From strategic friendship to shared prosperity

(By: Nuzhat Nazar) As Pakistan and China mark 75 years of diplomatic relations on May 21, 2026, the relationship stands…

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Pakistan’s IMF Review: A Window to Move from Crisis Management to Economic Statecraft

(By: Nuzhat Nazar) Pakistan’s latest IMF review should be read less as a routine financing update and more as a…

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Deeper than Perception: What President Trump’s China Visit Means for Global Power Dynamics

President Trump’s 2026 visit to China is not just symbolic diplomacy, it reflects an effort by the U.S. and China…

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Terror, Proxy Warfare, and Pakistan’s Strategic Response

Asif Haroon Raja In the last few days, several deadly terrorist attacks have rocked Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in Bannu and…

From Epic Fury to Strategic Exhaustion: Reshaping Global Power Equations

By Asif Haroon Raja The burning question dominating strategic discourse is whether President Donald Trump will sign and finalise a…

The Illusion of Consent

The extension of the US–Iran ceasefire has brought relief but not clarity. While the official narrative from Washington presents the…

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Dialogue: The Safeguard Against China-U.S. Strategic Miscalculation

By Zhao Yunfei China and the U.S. share a responsibility to leverage dialogue as a safeguard against strategic miscalculation. Stability…

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