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Internal Subversion: The Achilles Heel of National Security
Asif Haroon Raja History teaches a harsh but enduring lesson: no external enemy can achieve its objectives without assistance from within. Betrayal, subversion, and collaboration with hostile forces have often…
Cataclysmic Changes
Seismic shifts in global and regional dynamics are taking place in the aftermath of the four-day India–Pakistan…
Opinion: Power Transitions and Strategic Overreach (Reading the Current Moment)
By: Nuzhat Nazar History rarely repeats itself in exact form, but it often follows recognizable patterns. The…
From Warnings to Warfare as Iran Responds to US Pressure Escalating Regional Tensions
Iran has launched a missile strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a critical hub for…
China’s Strategic Trade Expansion: Connecting CPEC from Pakistan to the UAE and Muscat
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) continues to redefine trade and connectivity across Asia and the Middle East,…
Four Envisaged Scenarios in Pak-Afghan Conflict
The recent collapse of talks between Pakistan and the Taliban-led government of Afghanistan marks a troubling development…
Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated in Tehran: A New Escalation in Israel-Iran Conflict
In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, the political chief…
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Assessing the Transformation of Vision into Reality with a Focus on Regional Connectivity, Innovation, and Security in Balochistan
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship project under…
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…
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Crisis, conflict, and the rising cost of fuel
By Nuzhat Nazar Energy prices do not rise in isolation. Wars, geopolitical tensions, and supply disruptions push global oil markets…
Deep Mistrust and a Cycle of Hostility: Why the US–Iran Conflict Cannot End
Given the back-to-back wars in June 2025 and February 2026, and the unresolved core disputes, it is highly doubtful that…
Pakistan’s Strategic Balancing Amid the Iran–Israel Conflict
As tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, regional powers are grappling with how to position themselves in a conflict that…
Pakistan-China Cooperation at the SCO Summit: A Strengthened Partnership
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in Islamabad marked a significant milestone in the deepening of bilateral relations between…
Grave Situation in the Middle East
The alarming forecast stems from the growing recklessness of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war cabinet, bolstered by…
Pakistan Launches Retaliatory Operation Ghazab Lil Haq After Taliban Border Attacks
Tensions have escalated sharply along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border following intense cross-border clashes,…
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…
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Internal Subversion: The Achilles Heel of National Security
Asif Haroon Raja History teaches a harsh but enduring lesson: no external enemy can achieve its objectives without assistance from…
Internal Betrayal and External Aggression
Asif Haroon Raja Role of Collaborators No external adversary can succeed without support from internal collaborators. This bitter truth has…
The Multiplicity of Crises Facing Pakistan
Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan's Security Situation According to a recent report by The Economist, Pakistan is currently facing one of…
Collective Punishment or Legitimate Security Measures
What Israel is doing is a shut-up call to all peace promoters and diplomacy  This has absolutely become the…
The Cost of Instability on the Pakistan-Afghanistan Border
The cost of instability on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border is not abstract. It is measured in lives lost, stagnant economy, and…
From Strasbourg to Beijing: The Business of Geopolitics
Nuzhat Nazar On a summer day in 1944, as Allied forces pushed deeper into Europe and Nazi Germany's defeat appeared…
The Middle East on the Brink: Fragile Ceasefire Near Collapse Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan-Mediated Truce Under Severe Strain The fragile ceasefire brokered through Pakistan's mediation on 11 April now appears…
Beyond the Battlefield: The Humanitarian and Geopolitical Dimensions of the Palestine Crisis
Strategic Fractures, Global Governance, and the Imperative for a Multi-Tiered Conflict Resolution Framework The ongoing crisis in Palestine has broken…
From Strasbourg to Beijing: The Business of Geopolitics
Nuzhat Nazar On a summer day in 1944, as Allied forces pushed deeper into Europe and Nazi Germany's defeat appeared…
Chabahar, Gwadar and the Iran–India–Pakistan Triangle
Asif Haroon Raja It is well known that Iran and India have longstanding defence and strategic agreements. During the two-decade-long…
Four Decades Later, Bangladesh Returns to the Presidency of the UN General Assembly
On June 2, 2026, Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, was elected as the President of the 81st session of the…
The Unfinished Conflict: Iran, Israel, and the Struggle for Regional Dominance
Asif Haroon Raja The ongoing confrontation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has rapidly transformed from a shadow war…
Pakistan–EU Strategic Dialogue 2026 Reaffirmed Commitment to Strengthened Partnership
On June 1, 2026, Pakistan and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment to deepen and diversify their strategic partnership during…
War for Space: How History May Judge the US-Israel Doctrine in the Middle East
Nuzhat Nazar History is rarely kind to powers that confuse military superiority with moral authority. It is even less forgiving…
China-Pakistan New Broad Consensus 2026: Response to the Region’s Growing Appetite for Stability Not Just Diplomacy
The China-Pakistan New Broad Consensus in 2026 is not just diplomacy; it is a survival pact born from war, economic…