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The 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women marks an important shift in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation's agenda, highlighting women's empowerment as a strategic driver of economic growth, inclusive…
As tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, regional powers are grappling with how to position themselves in…
Asif Haroon Raja Role of Collaborators No external adversary can succeed without support from internal collaborators. This…
The recent visit of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Pakistan marks a significant…
After “Operation Sindoor” failed to deliver the victory India had hoped for, Modi chose to channel his…
Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan's Security Situation According to a recent report by The Economist, Pakistan is currently…
For Iran, the Strait of Hormuz is not simply a commercial passageway but a geopolitical-security asset central…
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship project under…
CDS Hosted Roundtable Discussion on “Pakistan-Oman Bilateral Ties: A Cornerstone…
ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS), organized seminar…
PRESS RELEASE Islamabad, Pakistan – February 7, 2026 A high-level…
(By: Nuzhat Nazar) What we are witnessing around Pakistan’s role in the Iran–US talks is no longer just occasional mediation.…
By Nuzhat Nazar Satluj is not about the politics of Khalistan. It is about human rights, truth and accountability. By…
Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan's Rise to Fame Indigestible to the Spoilers Following his high profile meetings in Tehran, Field…
Youth activism has become a formidable force for social transformation, with young people around the world actively confronting injustices and…
Every year, 5 August is observed across Pakistan and in the global Kashmiri diaspora as Kashmir Solidarity Day, in solemn…
The killing of Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah's long-time leader, by Israeli airstrikes has…
The prophets of doom were feeling depressed after seeing Pakistan earning kudos…
The 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women marks an important shift in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation's agenda, highlighting…
Why is Pakistan suddenly facing coordinated pressure from Japan, Singapore, and India? The answer lies in CPEC, the Strait of…
Part Six The article argues that Pakistan–Afghanistan relations have worsened because of cross-border terrorism, propaganda, and growing mistrust. It states…
The Taliban is not splintering because of foreign pressure or military defeat; it is splintering because ethnic monopoly over…
By Nuzhat Nazar Satluj is not about the politics of Khalistan. It is about human rights, truth and accountability. By…
Part Five After the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict, Pakistan faces growing security challenges from hybrid warfare, cross-border terrorism, and regional geopolitical…
Pakistan effectively combined military action with diplomacy to counter cross-border terrorism, compel Afghanistan to engage on the TTP issue, and…
Pakistan's national security doctrine is evolving beyond traditional military defence to a broader, integrated approach that treats water security, terrorism,…
Part Three India's Military Adventure Against the backdrop of its expanding strategic partnerships with the United States and…
Pakistan's expectations of improved relations after the Afghan Taliban returned to power in 2021 were undermined by the continued presence…
Pakistan–Afghanistan relations have been shaped by a paradox. Despite Pakistan's consistent political, economic, and humanitarian support, historical disputes, the Durand…
Institutional Paralysis, Geopolitical Fragmentation, and the Erosion of Normative Legitimacy The escalating violence, widespread displacement, and profound civilian suffering…
Sudan's Forgotten Catastrophe: What the World's Largest Humanitarian Crisis Reveals About the Failure of Global Governance The humanitarian crisis…
The End of Hyper-Globalization? Digital Trade Wars and the Fragmentation of the Global EconomyThe era of hyper-globalization, characterized by seamlessly…
From Innovation to Domination: The Emerging Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence in a Fragmenting WorldArtificial intelligence has officially crossed the threshold…
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