Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

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,...

Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s National Green Taxonomy: Framework and Integration”

Introduction Pakistan is at a critical juncture in its climate resilience efforts, with climate finance playing a pivotal role in its sustainable development strategy. The...

Issue Brief on “The New Political Reality: Germany’s Electoral Shifts and the Challenge of...

Introduction In recent years, Germany’s political landscape has experienced subtle yet significant shifts. The rise of far-right political forces has become a focal point for...

Issue Brief on “The Human Cost of Illegal Migration for Pakistan: A Case Study...

Illegal migration has become a global challenge, triggered by socio-economic, political, and environmental factors. In Pakistan, many individuals risk their lives to escape poverty,...

Issue Brief on “‘America First’ on Steroids”

The new team entrusted with the task of delivering President Donald Trump's agenda in his second term is steadily taking shape. While Republicans have...

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