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Strategic Realignments in West and South Asia, & Current US-Iran Standoff

By: Asif Haroon Raja The June Israel–Iran war marked a critical inflection point in regional geopolitics. What began as a swift and decisive Israeli offensive appeared, in its early phase,…

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China Versus America

The British Empire was humbled and forced to retreat. The Soviet Union disintegrated and was reduced to…

The Re-election of Donald Trump and the Future of Russia-Ukraine War

The United States (U.S.) is set to carry out its general election on November 5, 2024 across…

Syria’s Saga: Lessons for the Middle East and the World Beyond

The Syrian conflict, which began in 2011 as a popular uprising against the Assad regime, has evolved…

Rise and Fall of Imran Khan

Soon after the creation of Pakistan on 14 August 1947, India, which had never reconciled with the…

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,…

Operation Azm-e-Istehkam—A Path to Secure Future

In order to counter the menace of TTP and BLA, the government of Pakistan has announced the…

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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 a dinner to welcome, Amr Abdullah Baabood, Chief Executive Officer…

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UN at 80: China and Global Youth Lead Call for Collective Action

The UN at 80 Campaign with China and the “One World: Shared Future” Global Youth Visual Exhibition opened in Beijing…

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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 a dinner to welcome, Amr Abdullah Baabood, Chief Executive Officer…

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The Significance of BRICS and Pakistan’s Pursuit of Membership

The BRICS group—an alliance of five emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—represents a powerful bloc of influence…

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Branding the Future: Pakistani Journalists Witness China’s Urban Transformation in Jinhua

Pakistani journalists participating in a media training program at Zhejiang Normal University in Jinhua have been learning about a wide…

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China-Pakistan Friendship Scales New Heights

In a development that has stunned Western observers and forced doctrinal recalibration…

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Short History of Sultan Said bin Taimur of Muscat & Oman

Memories of my Father - Col Muhammad Sakhi Raja, S Bt

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Omani Majlis-e-Shura Delegation Paid a Visit to Pakistan Monument and Heritage Museum

Press Release- Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) Islamabad, Pakistan – February 06, 2026 A high-level delegation from the Majlis-e-Shura…

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Strategic Realignments in West and South Asia, & Current US-Iran Standoff

By: Asif Haroon Raja The June Israel–Iran war marked a critical inflection point in regional geopolitics. What began as a…

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Enough Is Enough

By: Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan’s present turmoil did not emerge overnight. It is the cumulative result of political engineering, flawed…

Trump to Convene First Board of Peace Meeting on Gaza; Pakistan PM to Attend

Pakistan maintains that it has joined the initiative “in good faith” as part of a collective regional effort On January…

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Bangladesh at a Strategic Inflection Point (2026)

Election Outcome, Incoming Power Structure, and Regional Recalibration By: Nuzhat Nazar and Maimona Saleem Bangladesh’s 2026 Election: A Political Reset,…

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Balochistan as a Strategic Stress Test: Terrorism, Connectivity and State Response

By: Nuzhat Nazar The coordinated terrorist attacks that swept across Balochistan in late January 2026 mark a clear shift in…

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On Fourth Anniversary of Russian Aggression, EU and Team Europe Reaffirmed Solidarity with Ukraine

Date: February 11, 2026 Wednesday ISLAMABAD: The European Delegation, Team Europe, and the Embassy of Ukraine jointly held a solemn…

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Omani Delegation from the Majlis e Shura of the Sultanate of Oman Visited Murree Hill Station

PRESS RELEASE Islamabad, Pakistan – February 7, 2026 A high-level delegation from the Majlis e Shura of the Sultanate of…

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