Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Issue Brief on “Afghanistan: Trade and Development”

“It is inevitable that struggles which involve the very existence of peoples have had and will continue to have, as long and as often as they...

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 “Nuclear Energy: A Path to Sustainable Development in Pakistan”

Pakistan’s nuclear programme has been the top priority for every government. Many variables were at play that led them to launch the civil nuclear...

99 Seconds to Midnight: A Case for Institutionalising Nuclear Risk Reduction Measures in South...

Abstract South Asian nuclear tests in summer of 1998, heralded a new chapter in the pervasive & deeply rooted sub-continental cold war, bringing forth the...

Issue Brief on “Indian Land Warfare Doctrine & Recent Developments: Implications for Pakistan”

In the past two decades, the Indian Army has made several doctrinal shifts. From Sunderji doctrine to Cold Start Doctrine (CSD) and then to the latest...

Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Rising Population Crisis”

Introduction Population growth has always been a central point of concern for many. While many believe  that the high population is an asset for Pakistan,...

Issue Brief on “Failure of Revival of JCPOA? Implications for Regional Stability”

After the unilateral withdrawal of the Trump administration from Iran’s nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018, the...

Issue Brief on “UN Climate Action: Promises vs. Reality”

Climate change is the leading environmental concern for the global community today. The way scientists and policymakers define global environmental problems is complex, ranging...

Issue Brief on “India’s Military Expansion and Deterrence Stability in South Asia: A Way...

Construction of India’s first two of six more fast breeder reactors will reportedly begin in October 2022. The expansion of plutonium production capacity, on...

Issue Brief on “Road to COP 28: Charting a Sustainable Future for All”

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Conference of Parties (COP) 28, is going to be held at Expo City, Dubai from November...

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