Why the Daesh are not the ‘Islamic State’
The Islamic State is one of the most lethal and successful militant groups in modern history, surpassing even al-Qaeda. Thousands of its followers have...
Hindu Extremism Needs to be Reined in
The dawn of 2016 has brought with it a hope of peace for the South Asian region. Despite some setbacks, India-Pakistan relations once again...
Issue Brief on “CPEC: Benefits for Balochistan”
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will open up new avenues of opportunities for the people of Balochistan. With estimated 7.1 billion initial investment through CPEC,...
India-Pakistan Relations: Post Pathankot
The history of India-Pakistan relations has always been marred by ill-fated incidents. Jammu and Kashmir and terrorism are two major issues that have always...
China’s Middle East Policy: President Xi Jinping’s Recent Visits
China’s Middle East policy is driven by a genuine desire for peace and security in the region. It is also underpinned by China's growing...
Pakistan’s Mediation Efforts in Saudi-Iranian Tensions
Building and maintaining close friendly relations with other Muslim states is the cornerstone of Pakistan's foreign policy. In case of a conflict between Muslim...
US-India Defence Deals and Their Likely Impact on Pakistan
The US-India defence relationship has grown over the last decade to become a key component of their overall bilateral partnership. On June 4, 2010,...
Afghanistan-Pakistan-US-China Quadrilateral Coordination Group
In an attempt to revive the peace process between the Afghan government and the Taliban, the first meeting of the Afghanistan-Pakistan-United States-China Quadrilateral Coordination...
How to Remove Misperceptions Surrounding the CPEC?
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a full spectrum mega-project to transform the economic landscape of Pakistan. The project is not any province-specific; rather...
How has Operation Zarb-e-Azb changed perceptions about Pakistan abroad?
In 2014, in the backdrop of failed talks with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and a deadly attack on Karachi International Airport in June that...
