Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Peace talks deserve fair chance in Pakistan

Pakistan has been the nation most struck by terror since the September 11 attacks in 2001. But many crucial decisions are in limbo. The...

Japanese Investment in Pakistan: The way to progress

Pakistan has a great potential for growth, development, attracting business investment, and making profit out of international business. By 2050, Pakistan would be having...

Shining political ties can give leg-up to Sino-Pak economic relationship

Pakistan-China relations are a shining example of two countries living in peace. High-level official visits between Pakistan and China are a glorious tradition. On his...

Chinese Investment in Pakistan

The PPRA rules are a hindrance China is an engine of investment growth in Asia. Both Pakistan and China have a special strategic relationship but...

Revival of Pakistan-Japan Commercial Links

Arresting the decline in trade, seeking assistance for mega projects must be a priority Recently Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif said that his government...

Revolutionary change

There are no shortcuts to personal success and absolutely none for nations like Pakistan. Progress depends on good ideas and a clear vision about...

A tale of two Punjabs

A very tiny minority in India or Pakistan would oppose the coming together of these two countries after the conflict and climate of hostility...

Popularising democracy

State and nation-building are key issues and fundamental challenges in all post-colonial societies. The problem is how to provide a legitimate foundation for rule...

The Thai unrest

Much similar to Pakistan, Thailand has been in transition It is not the ‘Thai Spring’. The country is actually known for military coups. It is...

Quest for civilian supremacy

Given the media coverage, debate and discussion over the appointment of the new army chief, General Raheel Sharif, it is apparent that this cannot...

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