Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Issue Brief on “United States – Coping With Covid-19: Challenges and Response”

The United States declared a national emergency two months ago to tackle the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic which has taken the world by a storm....

Issue Brief on “Conflict and Coronavirus in West Africa”

The Coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the severity of conflict in the African continent where countries are now grappling with multiple challenges, simultaneously. With poor...

Issue Brief on “Kadhimi: A New Hope For Iraq’s Multiple Challenges”

On May 6, 2020, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi assumed office as Prime Minister of Iraq after more than 5 months of intense political turmoil. Having served...

Issue Brief on “Covid-19: US Pledges Cooperation with Pakistan”

In face of the growing COVID crisis, the US has pledged to help Pakistan fight its battle against the pandemic – a promise made...

Issue Brief on “Covid-19 and Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Challenges”

Following and even before the World Health Organization (WHO) formally declared Covid-19 as a pandemic, restrictive measures such as lockdowns have been declared all...

Issue Brief on “Demonstrations in Lebanon: Between Poverty and The Pandemic”

Since October 2019, Lebanese citizens have been demonstrating against the government denouncing them for dishonesty and misconduct. The country has been immersed in an...

Issue Brief on “Covid-19 – Hard Times for Indian Muslims”

The dust of Delhi riots was not yet settled when the Muslims of India found themselves in yet another quandary. This time, the community...

Issue Brief on “Military Spending and Human Development: Setting Priorities Right in the Era...

According to the latest statistics released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), global military expenditure in 2019 has increased 3.6 per cent...

Issue Brief on “Russia’s Anti-Satellite Test: Is Outer Space Ripe for Competition?”

Russia conducted an anti-satellite missile test on April 15. Although it was not the first anti-satellite test (ASAT) by Russia, it elicited protests by...

Issue Brief on “Covid in the Camps: Challenges to Refugees in the Middle East”

Conflicts and wars have become trademarks of the modern Middle East. The disputes have led to thousands of people fleeing their homes and taking...

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