Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Issue Brief on “Analyzing Indian Media Discourse on India-Pakistan Relations in light of SCO...

Pakistan successfully hosted the 23rd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Council of Heads of Government (SCO-CHG) in Islamabad on 15-16 October 2024. The...

Issue Brief on “Canada and U.S. Expose Indian Government’s Transnational Terrorism”

Introduction In a follow-up to ongoing investigations into the role of Indian government agents in the extraterritorial and extrajudicial killings, both the U.S. and Canada publicized...

Issue Brief on “‘Engage Africa’ Policy: Maximizing Opportunities”

Africa continues to garner global attention due to its tremendous economic opportunities and vast natural resources. Pakistan launched its ‘Engage Africa’ policy in 2019...

Issue Brief on “Iraq Saudi Relations: A Current Appraisal”

Iraq and Saudi Arabia have often been contenders for a leadership role in the Middle East. However, their relationship has been complex and marked...

Issue Brief on “Pakistan at COP 29: Climate Finance Priorities for Sustainable Development”

Baku, Azerbaijan will host the annual UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29), from November 11 to 22. This year, the conference will focus on...

Issue Brief on “From Gaza to Beirut: The Intensification of the Israel-Lebanon Conflict”

A year ago, on October 7, 2023, the Middle East region saw the resurgence of intense conflict. An unexpected attack by Hamas on Israel...

Issue Brief on “A Thaw in India-China Relations Amidst Geopolitical Complexities and Implications for...

Introduction On October 21, 2024, the Indian Foreign Secretary and on October 22, 2024, the Spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that India and China...

Issue Brief on “Regenerative Farming in Pakistan: A Pathway to Sustainable Agriculture”

Introduction Regenerative agriculture is a transformational form that restores and enhances ecosystem health while maintaining food production. According to proponents, regenerative agriculture does not challenge...

Issue Brief on “Impact and Lessons from the 2024 European Floods: Climate Change, Infrastructure...

Introduction In mid-September 2024, record rainfall from Storm Boris triggered catastrophic flooding across Central and Eastern Europe, displacing over 25,000 people and causing widespread damage....

Issue Brief on “The U.S. Elections 2024 and Foreign Policy Agenda: An Analysis”

As Election Day approaches, the race between the two candidates – Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump – keeps getting tighter....

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