Issue Brief on “The World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework (2026–2035): A Transformative Roadmap for...
Introduction
The World Bank’s newly announced Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Pakistan (2026–2035) marks a significant milestone in fostering sustainable and inclusive development in one...
Issue Brief on “Strategic Implications of the Russia-India 500,000 Barrel-Per-Day Energy Agreement”
India and Russia recently solidified their energy partnership by signing a landmark agreement for the supply of 500,000 barrels of crude oil per day...
Issue Brief on “Germany at a Crossroads: Assessing the Rise of Anti-Muslim Sentiment”
Introduction
Germany, a country long known for its progressive policies and welcoming stance toward immigrants, finds itself at a crossroads. The question of whether Germany...
Issue Brief on “Analyzing Pre-Poll Electioneering in Delhi”
Background
Legislative assembly elections in Delhi are scheduled for 5 February 2025 -- to be held in a single phase and the results slated...
Issue Brief on “From Foes to Friends: India-Taliban Bonhomie and Its Implications”
On January 8, 2025, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai. This was...
Issue Brief on “U.S. Sanctions on Pakistan’s Missile Program: Historical Disparities and Regional Strategic...
The recent sanctions imposed by the United States on Pakistan’s missile program in December 2024 generated an intense debate regarding U.S. non-proliferation policy in...
Issue Brief on “Economic Impacts of the Lahore Air Pollution Crisis”
Lahore, the capital of the province of Punjab has been facing smog and air pollution problems due to rapid industrial and population growth, which...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan Joins the United Nations Security Council 2025-2026”
On 1 January 2025, Pakistan started its two-year term (2025-26) as an elected member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). In June 2024,...
Issue Brief on “Uraan Pakistan: A Five-Year Economic Transformation Plan”
Introduction
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on December 31, 2024, unveiled the National Economic Transformation Plan 2024-29, titled “Uraan Pakistan: Homegrown National Economic Plan”, which seeks...
Issue Brief on “Missile Technology Control Regime Reforms and U.S.’s Selective Approach to India”
The United States’ favoritism towards India stemming from their deepening strategic ties has been a significant subject of debate, especially in the context of...
