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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 when mass suffering is justified in the language of security,…
Celebrating 77 Years of Independence: Pakistan’s Unyielding Journey to Greatness
Every 14 August, Pakistanis celebrate Independence Day, honoring 1947's sovereignty, reflecting on sacrifices and progress, and envisioning…
Afghanistan at the Crossroads: Proxy War, Strategic Ingratitude, and Pakistan’s Red Lines
By Asif Haroon Raja A Perplexing Question Afghanistan shares borders with six countries—yet why is “jihad” declared…
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…
Pakistan-India Tensions 2025: When Pakistan Stood Tall Against Aggression
Pakistan-India Tensions 2025: When Pakistan Stood Tall Against Aggression
Practical Manifestations of Pak – Saudi Pact
For the information of the critics' of the Pakistan- Saudi Arabia Strategic Defence Pact, writing copiously that…
US–India Ten-Year Defense Pact: Renewed Old Wine in a New Bottle
When US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh met in Kuala Lumpur this…
Welcome Dinner in Honor of Mr. Amr Abdullah Baabood, CEO of COMEX, held on November 21, 2024 at Ramada by Wyndham Islamabad
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized and hosted…
Seminar Held in Rawalakot Honoring “The Iron Lady of Jammu & Kashmir”
A seminar titled “The Iron Lady of Jammu & Kashmir”…
Pakistan Policy Towards Afghanistan: Opportunities and Challenges Webinar
Conducted by the Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) Date:22/2/2026…
PRESS RELEASE
CDS Hosted Roundtable Discussion on “Pakistan-Oman Bilateral Ties: A Cornerstone…
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Pakistan Rejects Afghan Conditions, Stresses Elimination of Terrorism as the Only Goal
Pakistan has made it clear that it will not accept any conditions set by Afghanistan, reaffirming that the only matter…
The Ongoing Strike of Doctors and Healthcare Workers in India: A Call for Urgent Reform
In a nation where healthcare professionals are revered as saviors of lives, the recent events in India have brought to…
American Adventure in Venezuela
The world was taken by surprise by the swift and decisive U.S. military operation against Venezuela in the early hours…
Seminar Held in Rawalakot Honoring “The Iron Lady of Jammu & Kashmir”
A seminar titled “The Iron Lady of Jammu & Kashmir” was organized under the auspices of the Centre for Development…
PTI Stuck in a Big Mess
PTI's last hope of returning to power was dashed after its most…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Pakistan’s Mediation Moment: Peace, Pressure and the Abraham Accords Trap
Nuzhat Nazar There are moments in international politics when the real story is not what is said loudly in public,…
India- Afghanistan Roles in Evolving Regional Environment
Asif Haroon Raja India’s role in the evolving regional environment is likely to remain shaped by three interconnected objectives:…
America Declining Empire, China Rising Power, Pakistan Influential Middle Power
Asif Haroon Raja I am quoting an apparently small incident which took place during the two-day summit between the…