India- Japan Maritime Cooperation: Implications for Pakistan
Mr. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan paid an official visit to India from September 13-14, 2017 at the invitation of Mr. Narendra Modi,...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Energy Crisis: Challenges and Path Forward”
Introduction: Understanding the Current Energy Landscape
Pakistan is grappling with a multifaceted energy crisis, compounded by political instability and economic stagnation. The country’s power...
Issue Brief on “Jammu Massacre of 1947 – An Often Overlooked Story of Horror”
The Jammu Massacre of 1947 was a harrowing event in the history of the subcontinent, characterized by widespread violence, displacement, and killing of Kashmiri...
Issue Brief on “Indo – US 2 + 2 Dialogue and Larger Indo-Pacific Cooperation”
US and India concluded their high profile 2+2 Ministerial dialogue in New Delhi on September 08, 2018. Both countries also signed the Communications Compatibility...
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-Saudi Arabia Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA): Symbolism and Implications”
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) on September 17, 2025. While the agreement represents solidifying long-standing defence cooperation that...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Energy Crisis: The Need for a Transition to Alternate Energy”
Like many other developing countries, Pakistan has been grappling with a severe energy crisis for several years. The demand for energy continues to surge...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan-U.S. Relations – Building a Futuristic Partnership”
Introduction
The United States has figured very prominently in Pakistan’s foreign policy over the past 7 decades. This relationship has witnessed both complex and...
Issue Brief on “Fueling Progress: The Iran-Pakistan (IP) Gas Pipeline”
On March 13 2024, Pakistan announced the construction on an 80-kilometer (49-mile) segment of the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, also known as the 'Peace Pipeline,'...
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,...
