Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Issue Brief on “BBC Documentary: A New Controversy Hits India”

A storm of controversy has engulfed India as BBC aired its two-part series, entitled “India: The Modi Question.” Part one of this documentary, broadcast...

Issue Brief on “Indian Defence Budget 2023-24: An Assessment”

India has once again increased its defence budget allocation by 13 per cent in 2023-24. India’s increased defence spending has been continually growing for...

Issue Brief on “Pakistan-IAEA Cooperation Set To Strengthen”

Pakistan and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are all set to increase collaboration in peaceful applications of nuclear and technology, particularly in agriculture...

Issue Brief “Pakistan-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific & Technical Cooperation”

A Russian delegation of 80 members visited Pakistan to participate in the 8thSession of Pakistan-Russia Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical...

Issue Brief “International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan”

Background Pakistan has long been considered one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change in the world. While Pakistan is one of the lowest...

Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Shahpar-II Drone: A Step Towards Indigenisation”

Pakistan showcased its Shahpar-II indigenous combat UAV at the 11th edition of its biennial arms exhibition, the International Defense Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS 2022)...

Issue Brief on “Nuclear Energy in Pakistan: Prospects and Challenges”

Two critical events have brought into focus the need for clean and green energy sources. The first is the Ukraine conflict and the energy...

Issue Brief on “Pakistan at COP27”

Introduction The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) opened on November 6th in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, with the main theme of loss and damage...

Issue Brief on “COP27: Loss and Damage Fund”

Introduction The establishment of a Loss and Damage Fund was the main highlight of the United Nations Climate Conference (COP27) held in Egypt after the...

Issue Brief on “India’s G20 Presidency: What to expect?”

On December 1, 2022, India assumed the presidency of G20 which is regarded as the world's most important and influential international forum. India assumed...

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