Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

CPEC Spurs Development

A Pak-China Novelty   Pakistan-China relationship is unique. It has grown and flourished naturally, without confusion and mistrust, over many decades. It is the responsibility of...

The CPEC: A Leap Forward

It is our national responsibility to let people know about the truth and positive intent of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Pakistan is the...

Lessons from Korea

It has been 1 year and 8 months since I came to Pakistan as the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea. During this time,...

Wang Yi in Islamabad

China transforms the region China is the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy. Both are iron brothers. The friendship goes on. It is the most stable...

Route Alignment Controversy

Another controversy has been stirred like the Kalabagh Dam and the motorway alignment. The controversy could go on for long and damage the national...

Trilateral Dialogue in Kabul

Stability in Afghanistan has become a grave concern after the withdrawal of US and NATO forces. Afghanistan has a 2,250 km long border with...

Emerging Shifts in India’s Nuclear Policy: Implications for Minimum Deterrence in South Asia

Abstract: A decade and a half after the testing of its nuclear weapons in 1998, India is gradually transforming its nuclear policy. This consistent shift...

The Line of Control (LoC) Trade: A Ray of Hope

Abstract: The cross-Line-of-Control-trade is said to be the biggest confidence-building measure on Kashmir between India and Pakistan. Many analysts argue that it is a cosmetic...

Tactical Nuclear Weapons and Deterrence Stability in South Asia: Pakistan’s Stabilisation-Destabilisation Dilemma

Abstract:  Pakistan’s testing of the nuclear-capable tactical ballistic missile ‘Nasr’ and its India’s counterpart ‘Prahaar’ has renewed a debate on deterrence stability in South Asia....

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