Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Education Landscape Since 2000: Addressing Inequities and Advancing Towards SDG...

Introduction Despite twenty years of reforms, Pakistan's education sector continues to be trapped in enduring structural difficulties. Minor advancements in literacy, accessibility, and infrastructure have...

Issue Brief on “Strengthening Climate Data Systems and Disaster Preparedness in Pakistan”

Introduction Climate change is no longer a distant threat it is an unfolding crisis with visible and intensifying consequences. Across the globe, prolonged droughts in...

Issue Brief on “Role Of Drones in Modern Warfare: Case Study of India-Pakistan Conflict,...

Drones are no longer just a futuristic machine; they have now officially become a pivotal part of how wars are fought today. From providing...

Issue Brief on “The Language Policy Rift Between Tamil Nadu and the Center”

Introduction One of the most prominent federal crises in Indian history is the ongoing language policy dispute between the central government, led by the Bharatiya...

Issue Brief on “CPEC and the Green Economy: Aligning Development with Sustainability”

Introduction The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), has significantly contributed to Pakistan’s infrastructure and energy development....

Issue Brief on “From Tariffs to Trilateralism: How East Asia Is Realigning in Response...

Under President Trump’s “America First” policy, high tariffs have accelerated a global trade realignment. East Asian economies—particularly China, Japan, and South Korea—are deepening regional...

Issue Brief on “The U.S. Role in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: From Support to Security...

Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 triggered a prolonged geopolitical confrontation with Ukraine, significantly altering regional security dynamics. However, on February 24, 2022, the...

Issue Brief on “SCO Defence Ministers Meet: Regional Consensus Vs Unilateral Narrative”

The 22nd meeting of Defense Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s (SCO) member states was held on 26 June 2025 in Qingdao under the chairmanship...

Issue Brief on “Cyber Resilience of Nuclear Facilities: An Overlooked Element of Strategic Stability”

The modernization of nuclear weapon systems relies on complex digital infrastructure, making the system vulnerable to cyberattacks that could undermine strategic deterrence and trigger...

Issue Brief on “Digital Fog of War: Use of Generative AI in Disinformation Against...

The May 2025 military standoff between India and Pakistan not only marked a paradigmatic shift in the engagement doctrines between the two countries, but...

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