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Yemen and Ethiopia: The Emerging Red Sea–Horn of Africa Strategic Nexus
Asif Haroon Raja Highlights of the War in Yemen Operation Dawn of Yemen The Yemeni government forces and the Saudi-led coalition have liberated the world’s most important commercial maritime passage,…
Unilateralism is Over for the USA
History shows that all empires, after reaching their zenith, begin a gradual decline before eventually fading away.…
Youth Activism Gaining Momentum: A New Era of Change Driven by Young Voices
Youth activism has become a formidable force for social transformation, with young people around the world actively…
Understanding the Need for Stability in Pakistan
Identify the challenges that not currently affecting Pakistan. Indeed, there are some challenges that Pakistan is not…
Climate Crisis 2025: How Climate Change is Reshaping Pakistan
Climate change is no longer a distant worry for Pakistan. It’s a harsh, everyday reality affecting millions.…
Bangladesh An Autocratic State
In July 2024, student protests in Dhaka over government job quotas sparked nationwide unrest, with violence, prison…
Strategic Signalling in the Indo-Pacific: China’s Expanding Military Posture and the Future of Regional Stability
Rimsha Saleem China's nuclear SLBM test in the South Pacific signals a mature sea-based deterrent, escalating Indo-Pacific…
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Centre for Development and Stability Held Seminar on Kashmir's History…
Disinformation: The Undermining Force Within—Revealing its Structural Threats to Society and National Security
ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS), organized seminar…
Seminar Held in Rawalakot Honoring “The Iron Lady of Jammu & Kashmir”
A seminar titled “The Iron Lady of Jammu & Kashmir”…
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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China-Russia Cooperation as a vital constant amid
century-defining changes sweeping across the world July 16 marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness…
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…
Unrest in Iran & Its Implications
Iran has been gripped by widespread unrest since December 28, triggered by severe economic hardship and a collapsing currency under…
Come From Any Direction, Test Us: DG ISPR’s Clear Stand Against Terrorism and Foreign Interference
In a strongly-worded and assertive press conference, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry sent…
Cross-Border Terrorism at Tajikistan- Afghanistan Border and China’s Emerging Security Dilemma
Terrorist and extremist attacks are increasingly becoming a serious threat to sustainable peace and regional security. Recent incident at Tajikistan-Afghanistan…
China-ASEAN Expo: A Platform of Development and Regional Cooperation
In this changing world China ASEAN EXPO (CAEXPO) is an important platform…
Celebrating 77 Years of Independence: Pakistan’s Unyielding Journey to Greatness
Every 14 August, Pakistanis celebrate Independence Day, honoring 1947's sovereignty, reflecting on…
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Yemen and Ethiopia: The Emerging Red Sea–Horn of Africa Strategic Nexus
Asif Haroon Raja Highlights of the War in Yemen Operation Dawn of Yemen The Yemeni government forces and the Saudi-led…
From Coup to Open Conflict: How the US-Iran Rivalry Became a Middle East War
Nuzhat Nazar The conflict between the United States and Iran did not begin with nuclear centrifuges, ballistic missiles or Israeli…
Yemen: The Makkah Accord Turns the Tables on the Houthis
Asif Haroon Raja A Strategic Turning Point at Bab Al-Mandab The strategic situation in Yemen appears to have entered a…
May 9: The False-Flag Narrative, Questions Raised and Competing Narratives
Asif Haroon Raja Those who, on May 9, were calling upon people to “come out of their homes and reach…
The UN Is Not Powerless — It Is Only as Powerful as States Allow It to Be
Nuzhat Nazar The United Nations occupies a peculiar place in the modern international system. Every time a major war breaks…
Trump–Xi Summit: A Rivalry Too Big to Fail and Too Deep to End
The red carpet was rolled out. Military honours were on display. Donald Trump spoke warmly of Xi Jinping, and the…
PTI’s Political Gambits and the Deteriorating Situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has become increasingly intertwined with Pakistan’s wider political confrontation. The province is already…
President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump
On the morning of September 24 local time, President Xi Jinping held talks with the U.S. President Donald J. Trump…
Remarks at Arrival Ceremony at the White House
Honorable President Donald Trump and Mrs.Melania Trump,Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends, I’m very glad to pay a state visit to…
China and the United States Reach Eight Deliverables and Understandings
From September 23 to 25 local time, President Xi Jinping paid a state visit to the United States. During the…
PTI’s Political Gambits and the Deteriorating Situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Asif Haroon Raja The security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has become increasingly intertwined with Pakistan’s wider political confrontation. The…
PTI’S Political Gambits and the Deteriorating situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PTI’s Political Gambits and the Deteriorating Situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Asif Haroon Raja The security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)…
Attacks and Counter-Strikes
Asif Haroon Raja Following the deadly vehicle-borne suicide attack on a mosque in the Old Police Lines area of Kohat…
CSCEC- 2026
In the global landscape of construction and investment, one name stands out—China State Construction Engineering Corporation, the world's largest construction…
The World Seems to Have Become a Complicated Game
Something seems to have become seriously entangled in the prevailing geopolitical order. The United States (US) is Israel’s principal patron…