Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Issue Brief on “February 13th: A Gloomy Day”

The day of February 13, 2017 ended in a bloodshed as the sun was set with three major incidents of terrorism across the country....

Issue Brief on “Establishing Special Economic Zone in Gilgit-Baltistan under CPEC”

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) is an important strategy to enhance trade, investment and employment in a country. Among many nations adopting this as a...

Issue Brief on “India and Gulf Region: Bonhomie continues”

Recently, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of United Arab Emirates Armed Forces Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan made a...

Issue Brief on “CPEC: Preparing human resource for the future”

China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has kick started the development of multiple projects across the country. The country has not received such a huge...

Issue Brief on “Securing Telecommunications Infrastructure”

Improvements in telecommunications infrastructure are a vital component of the Belt and Road Initiative. Communication projects are critical to businesses and economic growth. Pakistan,...

Issue Brief on “CPEC Arrives on Ground With the Initiation of the Sahiwal Coal...

The first project under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) - the Sahiwal coal-fired power plant - is up and running. Prime Minister Nawaz...

Issue Brief on “World Economic Forum 2017: Outcomes of Davos”

The World Economic Forum held at Davos every January brings together leaders from all over the world to address and exchange views in its...

Issue Brief on “India: The Nightmare of Demonetisation”

It was November 8, 2016 when Prime Minister Modi in his address to the nation announced demonetising Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes in...

Issue Brief on “Who’s Who in Trump’s Administration; Major Appointments”

President Donald Trump recently announced key posts holders in his administration. The announcements as well as speculations of his nominations began soon after his...

Issue Brief on “Brexit: A Hard Pick for Theresa May”

Prime Minister Theresa May insists that Britain will quit European Union and no parliamentary rejection of the agreement will halt the exit.  Her declaration...

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