Issue Brief on “Multisectoral Impacts of Continued Drought on Pakistan’s Economy”
Introduction
Pakistan is facing an increasingly severe drought crisis, driven by shifting climate patterns, declining rainfall, and rising temperatures. As Pakistan prepares for the upcoming...
Issue Brief on “Recent Escalation of Israeli Military Actions”
On March 18, 2025, Israel launched yet another round of unrelenting aerial and ground assaults on the besieged Gaza Strip, in what is being...
Issue Brief on “China’s Two Sessions 2025 (Lianghui 两节课)”
In the Chinese political system, the annually held “Two Sessions” (Lianghui) are considered a major political event during the Spring. The proceedings of the...
Issue Brief on “Cybersecurity in Turbulent Times: Navigating Geopolitical Risks and Digital Vulnerabilities”
With the emergence of advanced technologies, the traditional security structures and dynamics of societal functioning and human life have evolved. The conventional geopolitical approach...
Issue Brief on “United States – India Joint Leaders Statement and Implications for Pakistan”
India’s incessant gratuitous references to Pakistan in context of alleged ‘cross-border terrorism’ are nothing new. This tactic has been at the core of India’s...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan-Afghanistan: Resetting Ties”
On 23 March 2025, Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq, embarked on a three-day visit to Kabul, aimed at de-escalating tensions and...
Issue Brief “Impact of Water Shortages on Wheat Productivity in Pakistan”
Introduction
Pakistan’s wheat production is under serious threat due to a worsening water crisis, made even more severe by climate change. Two of the country's...
Issue Brief on “Canada Confronts India’s Foreign Meddling”
The subject of India’s meddling in Canadian affairs has been one of the major international news since September, 2023 when then Canadian Prime Minister...
Issue Brief on “D-8 Summit: Strengthening Global Partnerships”
The 11th Developing-8 (D-8) Summit was held in Cairo, Egypt, on 19 December 2024, with the thematic focus on “Investing in Youth and Supporting...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Role as the Non-Permanent Member of the United Nations Security...
Pakistan was elected for the eighth time as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) by the General Assembly for 2025-2026,...
