Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

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...

Issue Brief on “BJP’s Politicization of Ram Temple in Ayodhya”

On 22 January 2024, the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya at the very place where the historic ‘Babri Masjid’ was demolished three...

Issue Brief on “Nearing 30 Years of Pakistan-Belarus Relations: An Assessment”

The 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Belarus, on 3 February 2024, marks a significant milestone. Plans are afoot to commemorate this...

Issue Brief on “India’s ‘Strategic Autonomy’: A Reality Check “

‘Strategic autonomy’ is defined as a state’s ability to independently make its decisions – especially in its foreign relations – and adopt the preferred...

Issue Brief on “India’s Extrajudicial and Extraterritorial Killings in Pakistan”

Introduction On the evening of January 25, 2024, the Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, Syrus Sajjad Qazi unveiled a comprehensive evidence package of India’s extrajudicial...

Issue Brief on “Negotiating Stability: Assessing the Complexities of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Process”

The two Caucasian neighbours, Azerbaijan and Armenia, have been embroiled in a conflict on diplomatic as well as external front leading to two wars...

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