Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

String of Pearls and China’s Emerging Strategic Culture

Abstract This research paper focuses on the strategic culture of China in the 21st century and establishes a link with the Chinese 'String of Pearls'...

Changing Geopolitical Dynamics in Central Asia: Causes and Effects

Abstract This study attempts to identify geopolitical competition and capacities of the US, Russia and China in Central Asia. The aim of this research is...

21st Century and Pakistan’s New Narrative for National Stability

Abstract Throughout the course of history, states and non-state actors have developed themes, values and ideas to promote their visions. Such deliberate and well-constructed ideologies...

CPEC and Balochistan: Prospects of Socio-political Stability

Abstract In the age of economic integrity and changing geopolitical environment, Pakistan is keen to strengthen itself domestically and bring much needed change in Balochistan....

Growing India-US Strategic Cooperation: An Analysis

Abstract India and the US have seen a growth in convergence of their interest in the last one and a half decade. However, a new...

Indian Foreign Policy: Chaos Theory and Perception Management

Abstract The purposefulness of the Indian foreign policy is already questionable due to its lack of clarity and direction, which afflicts the neighbouring countries through...

Emerging Paradigm of the Indian Ocean: Arihant’s Prowl and its Regional Implications

Abstract The Indian Ocean has traditionally been less contentious with respect to nuclear issues but recent fielding of the nuclear submarine by India has introduced...

Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons Programme: Criticism, Propaganda and Response

Abstract As a result of constant improvement in its nuclear credentials, Pakistan has emerged as a responsible nuclear weapons state. Pakistan has been pursuing a...

Rejuvenating Pakistan-Russia Relations: Discernable Trends and Future

Abstract Amid changing geopolitical and geostrategic milieu along with the evolving inter-regional economic prospects and emerging threats to the regional stability, high-level bilateral engagements bring...

Sino-US Competition: Implications for South Asia and the Asia-Pacific

Abstract This paper explores the impact of Sino-US competition on the Asia-Pacific and South Asian regions. The competition in these regions revolves around a range...

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