Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Issue Brief on “An Assessment of Pakistan’s ‘Engage Africa’ Policy”

Embracing the title of the ‘Continent of the Future,’ Africa stands at the forefront of global anticipation. Driven by its compelling economic potential, attractive...

Issue Brief on “A Panoramic View of South Africa’s Case at the International Court...

The conflict in Gaza, which commenced on 7 October 2023, has now surpassed 100 days. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, the death toll has...

Issue Brief on “COP 28, Climate Change and Nuclear Energy”

Nuclear energy came into focus at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), held in UAE in December 2023, when 20 countries pledged to...

Issue Brief on “South Africa’s ICJ Case against Israel: Will the World Wake up...

On December 29, 2023, South Africa initiated legal proceedings against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. Hearings concerning South...

Issue Brief on “Blinken’s Gaza Diplomacy Tour; Takeaways from Istanbul”

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken commenced his week-long diplomatic tour from January 4 to 11, 2024, beginning with meetings in Istanbul with...

Issue Brief on “Shifting Sands: Putin’s Strategic Endeavours in the Middle East (Part 2)”

Immediately after concluding his official commitments in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Russian President Vladimir Putin left for Riyadh to participate in the extended...

Issue Brief on “Shifting Sands: Putin’s Strategic Endeavours in the Middle East (Part 1)”

To finish the year in a strong manner, Russian President Vladimir Putin paid working visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom...

Issue Brief on “Indian Supreme Court Upholds Revocation of Articles 370 and 35A”

Introduction On December 11, 2023, the Indian Supreme Court announced its verdict on petitions challenging Indian government’s measures of August 5, 2019, wherein it had...

Issue Brief on “Israel-Hamas Conflict: Houthi Red Sea Attacks and Global Implications”

The onset of drone and missile attacks by the Houthis towards southern Israel in October 2023 coinciding with the outbreak of war on October...

Issue Brief on “India’s G20 Framework of Digital Public Infrastructure: Vulnerabilities and Mass Surveillance”

Introduction: The G20 Leaders’ Declaration welcomed the proposal of the ‘G20 Framework for Systems of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)’ by India. The stated purpose of...

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