Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Great Powers in the Changing International Order. Nick Bisley. New Delhi: Viva Books Pvt...

Great Powers in the Changing International Order. Nick Bisley. New Delhi: Viva Books Pvt Ltd., 2016. Pp. 209.  Najam Rafique  The whole concept of international relations...

Issue Brief on “Fifth Generation Intifada in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK)”

India reacted aggressively to a recent statement of Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif that “Pakistan is waiting for the day when Kashmir becomes its...

Issue Brief on “Prospects of Peace & Reconciliation in Afghanistan”

Afghanistan is a war-torn country which has seen years of conflict and bloodshed. The prevailing violence in Afghanistan has hindered the process of long-lasting...

Issue Brief on “SAARC and its Significance for Regional Cooperation”

The lack of cooperation among South Asian states is probably the biggest obstacle that hinders the region’s ability to prosper. There is a need...

Issue Brief on “The Rise of Japan”

Looking at Japan from an economic perspective, people often wonder how Japan was completely defeated by the United States in World War II but...

Water Security: Challenges of Transboundary Water Issues between Pakistan and India

Abstract Water security has a direct impact on human security. It is a multidimensional challenge with complex undertones, as water security is both an increasing...

The Anatomy of the Modi Phenomenon – How Should Pakistan Deal With It?

Abstract The 16th Lok Sabha elections in India resulted in Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Narendra Modi, forming a strong Union government, thereby putting...

The Evolution of Maritime Security in the Mediterranean Sea: Past, Present and Future Perspectives

Abstract The Mediterranean basin is a geographic area that encompasses more than 20 maritime states. Over the centuries, its geographical position has turned the Mediterranean...

Countering Violent Extremism in Pakistan: An Appraisal of Pakistan’s CVE Initiatives

Abstract Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) has become a daunting task around the globe because of the changing nature of conflicts. To address the issue, this...

The Politics of US-India Nuclear Deal

Abstract The US-India nuclear deal has been justified as an economic and commercial imperative that would also help strengthen the non-proliferation cause. The deal, however,...

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