Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Issue Brief on “Operation Swift Retort Revisited”

On February 27, 2024, Pakistan commemorated the fifth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort in which the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) successfully downed Indian fighter...

Issue Brief on “Modi’s Trip to UAE: Implications on Pakistan”

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 13-14, 2024, on an official visit. This was his seventh...

Issue Brief on “BJP’s Uneven Treatment of Farmers Amidst Upcoming General Elections”

Indian farmers’ protests in the country have revealed uneven policies of the government towards the group that makes a major contribution to India’s GDP....

Issue Brief on “The Impact of Recent UNRWA Aid Cut: A Humanitarian Challenge”

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has long been at the forefront of providing essential humanitarian aid and services to Palestinian refugees....

Issue Brief on “Nuclear Arms Control: A Year in Review”

Every year the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists sets its Dooms Day Clock signifying how close the world is to a nuclear catastrophe. In January...

Issue Brief on “Interim Budget – Modi’s Economic Policies and 18th Lok Sabha Elections”

When Prime Minister Modi inaugurated Ram Mandir on 22 January 2024,it was said that he had formally started his electoral campaign for the next...

Issue Brief on “India’s Republic Day: Indo-French Partnership and Implications for Pakistan “

On the occasion of India’s Republic Day on January 26, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron was invited as chief guest, which further illustrates the...

Issue Brief on “South Africa’s Case against Israel at the ICJ”

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) held a two-day session on January 11-12, 2024, in The Hague, as South Africa filed a petition against...

Issue Brief on “Pakistan-GCC Economic Partnership: Bridging Nations through Free Trade”

On September 28, 2023, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) initialised a preliminary free trade agreement (FTA) with Pakistan. Forged by years of a close...

Issue Brief on “Wings of Prosperity: The Significance of new China-Pakistan Air Cargo Route”

The inauguration of the China-Pakistan Air Cargo Route between Ezhou Huahu Airport in Central Chinese Hubei province and Lahore marks a significant milestone in...

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