Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Issue Brief on “Role of Women in UN Peacekeeping”

UN Peacekeeping is an important arm of the United Nations system and one of its most successful flagship activities. In order to maintain a...

Issue Brief on “Pulwama and Its Aftermath: India on Dangerous War Path”

The 14th day of February was no different than any other day till around evening, a suicide bomber rammed his car packed with explosives...

Issue Brief on “Kartarpur Corridor: A Hope for Peace”

The Pakistan Government has announced to open the 4.7 kilometer long, visa free Kartarpur Corridor on the 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak...

Issue Brief on “The Afghan Peace Process and The Role of Moscow”

Even as the recent round of peace talks on Afghanistan continue between the Afghan Taliban and the US, there is a growing realization within...

Issue Brief on “War in Syria: The Final Push Against the Islamic State”

On 10 February, 2019, in an attempt to make one final stand in the Syrian town of Baghuz, the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF),...

Issue Brief on “The Brewing US-Russia Nuclear Arms Race: An Assessment”

US and Russia relations have deteriorated over the last few year. These tensions in relations between the two great powers have been accompanied by...

Issue Brief on “US Drawdown in Afghanistan and India’s Reaction”

The recent turn of events in Afghanistan and the region has caused a major stir in India. The relations between India and US are...

Issue Brief on “National Action Plan: Achievements and Limitations”

Pakistan has experienced the wave of terrorism for around two decades for which the nation has borne a huge cost in both human and...

Issue Brief on “The Future of Brexit”

On January 15, 2019, Theresa May suffered the heaviest parliamentary defeat of any British prime minister after her Brexit deal was rejected by the...

Issue Brief on “Yellow Vest Movement Explained”

In his effort to quell the gilets jaunes (Yellow Vest) movement that has gripped France, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to tighten...

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