Issue Brief on “Redefining Partnership: Norway’s Recognition of Pakistan’s Security Progress”
Due to effective diplomatic efforts and counter-terrorism initiatives, Norway removed Pakistan from its National Threat Assessment list in April 2024. The announcement was made...
Issue Brief on “A Sincere Peace Effort or a Balancing Act: Decoding Modi’s Ukraine...
Introduction
On 23 August 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ukraine for about 8 hours. This visit was followed internationally with an expectation that...
Issue Brief on “China’s expanding influence in the Middle East: The path to...
The increasing influence of China in the Middle East cannot be disputed and can be attributed to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), concerted...
Issue Brief on “Rising Sea Level Threatens Pakistan’s Blue Economy”
Pakistan faces various climate change threats with its coastal region being the most vulnerable area in the country. Pakistan is constantly ranked among the...
Issue Brief on “The Situation in Gaza: Latest Appraisal”
The tragic developments in the Gaza strip, which started unfolding in the aftermath of 7 October 2023 attack continue unabated is what can best...
Issue Brief on “FOCAC 2024 Summit: Deepening China-Africa Cooperation for Mutual Modernization”
The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit was held in Beijing from 4-6 September 2024, marking a significant milestone in the enduring relationship between...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan-U.S. Relations – Building a Futuristic Partnership”
Introduction
The United States has figured very prominently in Pakistan’s foreign policy over the past 7 decades. This relationship has witnessed both complex and...
Issue Brief on “Commissioning of INS-Arighat: India’s Growing Undersea Nuclear Capabilities and its Implications...
India’s modernization of its undersea nuclear capabilities is shifting the South Asian arms race to the sea, underscored by the recent commission of its...
Issue Brief on “Modi’s Ukraine Visit: Strategic Autonomy or a Thinly Veiled Diplomatic Charade?”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine in August 2024 has sparked significant debate and analysis, raising crucial questions about India’s strategic motivations and...
From Traditional to Humane Security Challenges — Analysing Pakistan’s Response to the Poly Crisis...
Abstract
For Pakistan coping with the Covid-19 pandemic, came as a polycrises coupled with critical concerns including climate change and challenged governance indicators. Characteristic...


















