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Beyond the Ceasefire: How the Renewed US–Iran Conflict Could Reshape the Middle East and Global Security
Rimsha saleem The collapse of the US–Iran ceasefire threatens global energy markets, shifts geopolitical alliances, and forces regional powers to brace for renewed instability. The fragile architecture of West Asian…
Collective Punishment or Legitimate Security Measures
What Israel is doing is a shut-up call to all peace promoters and diplomacy This has…
Bridging the Divide: Addressing the Challenges Between Pakistan’s IT Industry and Academia
As the global IT industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace—fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence,…
Israel-Iran Conflict & Iranian Martial Law
Israel-Iran Conflict & Iranian Martial Law Updated Situation Report and Regional Implications(By: Nuzhat Nazar) What Has Happened…
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…
How much more cruelty in Palestine will the world continue to witness?
Winter in Palestine has become very brutal now. What makes this one even worse is that it…
Dar Bar E Dill
Umaira Ahmad, An eminent novelist and screenwriter, is respected and famous for her narrations mostly on love,…
Omani Majlis-e-Shura Delegation Paid a Visit to Pakistan Monument and Heritage Museum
Press Release- Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) Islamabad, Pakistan…
Let’s Explore Kashmir Campaign
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized 3 days…
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Regional Connectivity, Innovation, and Security in Balochistan
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized a one-day…
PRESS RELEASE
CDS Hosted Roundtable Discussion on “Pakistan-Oman Bilateral Ties: A Cornerstone…
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China’s “Justice Mission 2025” Drills: A Historic Stand for Sovereignty and Unity
In the long and complex history of China, the question of Taiwan has always stood as one of the most…
Student Protests and Hiccups in Constitutional Package
The SCO Summit hosted by Pakistan in Islamabad on 15-16 Oct was a mega event, in which ten PMs participated.…
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 Council (UNSC) mark such a moment - a…
President Zardari’s Successful China Visit Reaffirms Pakistan-China Strategic Partnership
President Asif Ali Zardari has returned home after his important and successful visit to China, a visit that is being…
Upheaval in South Asia and the Middle East
During his 2024 election campaign and after assuming office on January 6, 2025, Donald Trump repeatedly pledged to end the…
Pakistan–EU Strategic Dialogue 2026 Reaffirmed Commitment to Strengthened Partnership
On June 1, 2026, Pakistan and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment…
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Beyond the Ceasefire: How the Renewed US–Iran Conflict Could Reshape the Middle East and Global Security
Rimsha saleem The collapse of the US–Iran ceasefire threatens global energy markets, shifts geopolitical alliances, and forces regional powers to…
The Crisis of International Order: Are Global Institutions Losing Their Capacity to Manage Great Power Competition?
Rimsha saleem Security Council paralysis and bloc politics reveal a collapsing global order, leaving middle powers vulnerable. The contemporary international…
From Dependence to Deterrence: NATO’s Strategic Transformation in an Era of Great Power Competition
Rimshsa saleem NATO's Ankara Summit marks Europe's shift toward strategic autonomy and self-reliant defense as American guarantees recedes. The NATO…
The New Geoeconomics: How Conflict and Strategic Competition Are Reshaping Global Trade
Rimshas saleem Geoeconomic rivalry and supply chain fragmentation are replacing hyper-globalization with national security-driven trade. The international economic architecture is…
Policy PaperSardari System in Balochistan – The Root Cause of the Balochistan Conundrum
Part Two Asif Haroon Raja The Baloch Sardars Balochistan constitutes about 44 percent of Pakistan's landmass, yet it remains the…
Policy paper System in Balochistan – The Root Cause of the Balochistan Conundrum
Part One Asif Haroon Raja Balochistan: The Other Side of the Picture To understand the present-day challenges of Balochistan, it…
Student Protests and the Rise of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP): Implications for the BJP Government
Part Three Asif Haroon Raja Narendra Modi, a long-time protégé of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), served as the Chief…
The Economics of Terror: Smuggling and Security in Balochistan
Nuzhat Nazar Can a terrorist organisation survive without money? History suggests it cannot. No armed movement fights on ideology alone.…
Strategic Signalling in the Indo-Pacific: China’s Expanding Military Posture and the Future of Regional Stability
Rimsha Saleem China's nuclear SLBM test in the South Pacific signals a mature sea-based deterrent, escalating Indo-Pacific security competition. The…
The Gen Z Revolution: How South Asia’s Youngest Generation Is Rewriting Politics
How Generation Z is transforming politics in South Asia through digital platforms, social media, and issue-based activism. It argues that…
Student Protests, Rise of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP): Implications for BJP Government
The Indian student protests were peaceful and focused on educational issues, while political protests in Pakistan have been more disruptive…
Student Protests, Rise of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP): Implications for BJP Government
Student protests in India, triggered by examination paper leaks and unemployment, grew into a nationwide movement demanding education reforms and…
Historical Background – Unravelling of Democratic Culture in India
Asif Haroon Raja Partition and Divergent Beginnings (1947–1950s) The article argues that although India developed a strong democratic image after…
Pakistan–Kuwait Relations: Converting Strategic Trust into Economic Opportunity
The true value of a defence agreement is not measured by military cooperation alone, but by the opportunities it creates…
Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security
The renewed Gulf conflict has become a major geopolitical crisis with serious implications for regional and global security. Although the…