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Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security
The renewed Gulf conflict has eroded trust in existing regional security arrangements, particularly confidence in the United States as a security guarantor. It contends that escalating military confrontation, shifting regional…
Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations: From Shared Brotherhood to Conflict and Betrayal
Part Five After the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict, Pakistan faces growing security challenges from hybrid warfare, cross-border terrorism,…
Time to Snub the Detractors
Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news spread by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) controlled social media networks inside and…
From Empire to Reunification: Beijing’s Taiwan Stance Shapes the One-China Vision
Historical records indicate that Taiwan’s incorporation into the Chinese imperial fold dates back to the 17th century.…
When Weather Turned Deadly: WMO’s Alarming 2024 Climate Report
The year 2024 will be remembered as a turning point in the climate crisis a year when…
The New Face of Terrorism Is Not an Accident
 The growing visibility of women in terrorist organisations is not evidence of empowerment or social change,…
Islamophobia: Origins, Instrumentalisation, and the Emergence of an Islamic Defence Bloc
Following the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the collapse of communism, the United States…
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Assessing the Transformation of Vision into Reality with a Focus on Regional Connectivity, Innovation, and Security in Balochistan
The seminar was held at Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University…
Welcome Dinner in Honor of Mr. Amr Abdullah Baabood, CEO of COMEX, held on January 29, 2025 at Marriott Hotel, Islamabad, organized by Centre for Development and Stability (CDS)
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized and hosted…
Khuzdar’s Strategic Location: A Catalyst for Regional Trade and Development
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS), organized a seminar…
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…
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Evolving History of PESS
The Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society (PESS) was founded under the presidency of Lt Gen retired Faiz Ali Chishti. After his retirement, Lt Gen…
Between Dreams and Delivery: The Real Test of Pakistan’s AI Policy 2025
Pakistan’s National AI Policy 2025 comes across as a bold statement of intent, a promise that the country is ready…
CDS & COMEX Partner to Showcase Pakistan’s IT at COMEX 2025
CDS and COMEX have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in the head office of COMEX in Muscat, Oman, to…
Departure of Sardar Akhtar Mengal
Sardar Akhtar Mengal hailing from Wadh, district Khuzdar, Balochistan, is one of the Baloch nationalist leaders and head of Balochistan…
Nasrallah’s Death: A Turning Point in the Middle East and Its Global Impact
The killing of Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah's long-time leader, by Israeli airstrikes has…
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Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security
The renewed Gulf conflict has eroded trust in existing regional security arrangements, particularly confidence in the United States as a…
Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security
The renewed Gulf conflict is deepening political, military, and diplomatic divisions both within the Middle East and among major global…
Data Is the New Treasure. Data Centres Are the Vaults.
Data has become one of the world's most valuable strategic assets, and the countries that can store, process and secure…
Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security
The article argues that the collapse of the U.S.–Iran agreement has reignited tensions in the Gulf, with the Strait of…
Foreign Profit Repatriation Signals Renewed Investor Confidence in Pakistan
Foreign profit repatriation should be viewed as a positive indicator of Pakistan’s improving investment climate rather than a sign of…
The Cockroach Janta Party’s Protest and BJP’s Reality Â
 By Maimona Saleem  The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is a political movement that emerged after Indian Chief Justice…
Realism in Action: Why China and Russia Are Keeping Their Distance from the US–Iran Conflict
Realism in Action: Why China and Russia Are Keeping Their Distance from the US–Iran Conflict Hamza Rahim Among the many…
Global Competition over Military AI: Who Is the True Leader?
Global Competition over Military AI: Who Is the True Leader? Â Talha Arif Artificial Intelligence (AI) is actively changing the…
Silent War Beneath the Seas: Why the Race to Build Submarines Is Heating Up
underwater warfare and the global race to develop advanced submarine capabilities are becoming central to modern military competition. It emphasizes…
Proxy War and Regional Instability: Pakistan’s Security Challenges
Pakistan faces an increasingly complex security environment shaped by proxy warfare, regional instability, and great-power competition. It emphasizes that Pakistan’s…
The New Face of Terrorism Is Not an Accident
 The growing visibility of women in terrorist organisations is not evidence of empowerment or social change, but a deliberate…
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Centre for Development and Stability Held Seminar on Kashmir's History and Accession with Pakistan Kashmir House — The Centre for…
Proxy War and Regional Instability: Pakistan’s Security Challenges
Pakistan’s perspective on regional security, arguing that the country faces a sustained campaign of proxy and hybrid warfare driven primarily…
Proxy War and Regional Instability: Pakistan’s Security Challenges
Pakistan’s current security challenges are the result of long-term proxy warfare, regional power rivalry, and geopolitical competition. It claims that…
Why Pakistan Must Prioritise Security Over Afghanistan’s Internal Politics
 Why Pakistan Must Prioritise Security Over Afghanistan's Internal Politics  By Maimona Saleem  Pakistan today faces a difficult…