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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…
After the knife-edge presidential race between Republican Donald J. Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris, Trump succeeded in…
Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan's Security Situation According to a recent report by The Economist, Pakistan is currently…
Asif Haroon Raja The war in the Persian Gulf began with U.S. strikes on 28 February, justified…
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Regional Connectivity, Innovation, and Security in Balochistan
The killing of Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah's long-time leader, by Israeli airstrikes has introduced a significant shift in…
History shows that since 1947, whenever the Indian government has faced internal chaos, administrative failures, or especially…
CDS and COMEX have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
CDS Hosted Roundtable Discussion on “Pakistan-Oman Bilateral Ties: A Cornerstone…
ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS), organized seminar…
Conducted by the Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) Date:22/2/2026…
The idea of creating new provinces in Pakistan is not new and has been debated many times. Given the country’s…
The province of Balochistan experiences significant challenges such as poverty, lack of infrastructure, and environmental issues, exacerbating the complexities of…
The United Nations (UN) has expressed its discontent with the ongoing humanitarian crisis in these regions, but the Indian government…
By: Nuzhat Nazar The US and Israeli strikes on Iran have triggered a sharp and emotionally charged reaction across Pakistan,…
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is reportedly closer than ever, according to Qatar, which has played…
Under the auspices of the Centre for Development and Stability, a seminar…
The global geopolitical landscape is undergoing earthshaking transformations. With numerous flashpoints across…
 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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