Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Economic Nationalism

What’s happening in Vietnam? The country appeared to be the most lucrative market for investors since the 1990s. Now, one may ask, is it...

Japan’s Defense

Japan’s defense is paramount to global peace. The Japanese Embassy in Islamabad will celebrate its 60th Defense Anniversary Day on 26 June as the...

The Sino-Japanese Rift

How can real trust be built between and amongst nations? Perhaps the straight answer lies in the art of diplomacy. As Chinese and Japanese...

Pakistan’s relations with Iran

Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif undertook a two-day official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran on 11-12 May. He met with Iranian...

Taliban Negotiations Deserve Fair Chance

The Pakistani government is in negotiations with the Taliban, a militant Islamic group, to end the 13 years of insurgency and terrorist activities inside...

Revival of Relations with South Korea

First-ever South Korean PM’s visit significant development Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea, Chung Hong-won, made a four-day official visit to Islamabad on...

Pakistan set to win multiple benefits from China’s regional leadership

Pakistan enthusiastically participates in all regional cooperation initiatives led by China whether they are strategically important or economically crucial, such as the Shanghai Cooperation...

The Abduction Issue

For the safety of human rights and abductees, Japan would keep posting its voice Resuming of diplomatic channel is a good omen. Pyongyang has...

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