Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Issue Brief on “Global Trends in International Arms Transfer 2023: Implications for Peace and...

In March 2024, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released another significant ‘Fact Sheet’ highlighting a comparative analysis of trends in international arms...

Issue Brief on “Overview of the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization”

Background: The 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) convened from February 26 to March 2, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab...

Issue Brief on “Drones: The New Frontier in Geopolitical Arena”

The dynamics of battlefields have been revolutionized with the advent of highly sophisticated military drones. The last five years have witnessed four significant interstate...

Issue Brief on “Citizenship Amendment Act: India’s Losing Grip on Secularism”

With the Lok Sabha elections in India drawing closer, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s political communication - which is largly focused on anti-Muslim rhetoric...

Issue Brief on “Dynamics and Implications of India’s MIRV Development”

On March 11, 2024, India conducted a flight test of the Agni-V missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV) technology under “Mission Divyastra”...

Issue Brief on “Analyzing Discrepancies in U.S. Media Coverage of Russian and Israeli Invasions”

The conflict in Gaza has become a focal point for public discourse on all media platforms. Individuals, driven by their perceptions, are actively engaging...

Issue Brief on “Modi in Srinagar – Peace, Development or Sheer Deception?”

As the 18th Lok Sabha elections in India are just around the corner, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been visiting various states to...

Issue Brief on “Population Control and Youth Bulge”

In 2023, Pakistan's population surpassed an astonishing 240 million and is anticipated to further climb to 245 million by July 2024, as per UN...

Issue Brief on “Operation Swift Retort Revisited”

On February 27, 2024, Pakistan commemorated the fifth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort in which the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) successfully downed Indian fighter...

Issue Brief on “Modi’s Trip to UAE: Implications on Pakistan”

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 13-14, 2024, on an official visit. This was his seventh...

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