Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Issue Brief on “South-South Cooperation: Fostering Global Development and Solidarity”

In an interconnected world marked by unprecedented challenges and inequalities, South-South cooperation has emerged as a pivotal mechanism for advancing global development and promoting...

Issue Brief on “Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Defence Cooperation: Enhancing Relations Further”

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Pakistan enjoy a robust and enduring strategic partnership. Alongside their multifaceted relationship, both nations prioritize their bilateral...

Issue Brief on “BRICS’ MENA Odyssey: A Promising Expansion”

The 15th meeting of the BRICS (an abbreviation representing Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) leaders, convened in Johannesburg on 22 August 2023,...

Issue Brief on “Pakistan-Zimbabwe Ties”

Since the independence of Zimbabwe in 1980, Pakistan and Zimbabwe enjoy friendly relations in terms of cultural, political, and defence ties. Given Pakistan's history...

Issue Brief on “Good Vs Bad Law: India Debates Uniform Civil Code”

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing booth-level workers of BJP in Bhopal on June 28, 2023, made a strong pitch for implementing the...

Issue Brief on “Indian Strategic Misadventures Ahead of Elections: Deployment of MiG-29 in IIOJK”

Introduction India deployed MiG-29 aircraft at the Srinagar Air Base in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK). Many analysts had already predicted such a...

Issue Brief on “The Global Hunger Index 2022: Pakistan’s Persistent Hunger Crisis”

Pakistan has been ranked 99th out of 126 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) report released in July 2023. The report reveals that...

Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Nuclear Security: A Journey of Excellence”

In July 2023, the Washington-based Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) released its nuclear security index that evaluated the status of global nuclear security. It ranked...

Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Role in UN Peacekeeping: Contributions, Challenges, and Future Prospects”

Amidst many conflicts and humanitarian crises, the United Nations (UN) plays an important role in peace-keeping operations, mitigating conflicts and sustaining peace. As one...

Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Pivot to Geoeconomics: Operational Imperatives”

Pakistan's foreign policy has been significantly shaped by the evolving interests of regional and global powers, particularly regarding its neighbouring countries, Afghanistan, and India....

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