From Euro-Atlantic to the Indo-Pacific: Assessing NATO’s Evolving Policy on China
Abstract
NATO’s stance on China has gradually shifted over the years, recognising it as both a destabilising force and a systemic challenge. This change is...
Militarisation of AI and the U.S.-China Competition: The Future Frontlines
Abstract
Emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) are now considered to be fostering the military strategies and national security of major powers. China and the...
Changing Global Order: Rise of Techno-Nationalism and Pakistan
Abstract
The global order is undergoing a significant transformation, with technological advancements playing a critical role in reshaping international dynamics. This paper does not delve...
Navigating the U.S. Strategic Interests in South Asia Amid Global Shifts: Critical Appraisal of...
Abstract
Donald Trump’s re-election as the 47th President of the United States (U.S.) in January 2025 has reshaped the U.S. foreign policy in South Asia....
Leveraging Regional Supply Chains for Strategic Connectivity: Pakistan’s Path to Middle Power Status
Abstract
This paper explores Pakistan’s potential to emerge as a middle power by taking advantage of its strategic geographic position at the crossroads of South...
Issue Brief on “CPEC and the Green Economy: Aligning Development with Sustainability”
Introduction
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), has significantly contributed to Pakistan’s infrastructure and energy development....
Issue Brief on “Safeguarding Pakistan’s Water Rights: PCA Verdict Upholds Indus Waters Treaty Commitments”
Introduction
In a landmark follow-up to its June 2025 ruling, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague has once again reinforced Pakistan’s water...
Issue Brief on “From Tariffs to Trilateralism: How East Asia Is Realigning in Response...
Under President Trump’s “America First” policy, high tariffs have accelerated a global trade realignment. East Asian economies—particularly China, Japan, and South Korea—are deepening regional...
Issue Brief on “The U.S. Role in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: From Support to Security...
Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 triggered a prolonged geopolitical confrontation with Ukraine, significantly altering regional security dynamics. However, on February 24, 2022, the...
Issue Brief on “Closing the Gender Gap: Work in Progress Amid Persistent Barriers”
Pakistan was placed last out of 148 nations in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual gender gap report, released on June 11, 2025. The...
