Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Modituva: A Corollary of Hindutva Ideology and its Anti-Pakistan Obsession

Abstract The arrival of Narendra Modi in Indian politics as the 14th Prime Minister in the elections of 2014 and the defeat of the...

China’s Rise and the Geopolitical Transformation in South Asia: Options for Regional States

Abstract The changing geo-political dynamics have increased South Asia’s strategic significance for China. Beijing’s bilateral relations with each state have evolved differently while keeping in...

From Euro-Atlantic to the Indo-Pacific: Assessing NATO’s Evolving Policy on China

Abstract NATO’s stance on China has gradually shifted over the years, recognising it as both a destabilising force and a systemic challenge. This change is...

Militarisation of AI and the U.S.-China Competition: The Future Frontlines

Abstract Emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) are now considered to be fostering the military strategies and national security of major powers. China and the...

Changing Global Order: Rise of Techno-Nationalism and Pakistan

Abstract The global order is undergoing a significant transformation, with technological advancements playing a critical role in reshaping international dynamics. This paper does not delve...

Navigating the U.S. Strategic Interests in South Asia Amid Global Shifts: Critical Appraisal of...

Abstract Donald Trump’s re-election as the 47th President of the United States (U.S.) in January 2025 has reshaped the U.S. foreign policy in South Asia....

Leveraging Regional Supply Chains for Strategic Connectivity: Pakistan’s Path to Middle Power Status

Abstract This paper explores Pakistan’s potential to emerge as a middle power by taking advantage of its strategic geographic position at the crossroads of South...

Strategic Importance of Small South Asian States: Revisiting Pakistan’s Regional Approach

Abstract This article examines the growing strategic significance of the Smaller South Asian (SSA) states including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives in the backdrop...

Charting the Complexities: Unearthing the Roots of Terrorism in Pakistan Using the Conflict Wheel...

Abstract Pakistan is again facing surge in terrorism since August 15, 2021, when the Afghan Taliban took power in Kabul on the US exit, contrary...

Ideational Politics and Social Legitimacy: Role of Educational Propaganda in India

Abstract The study addresses the larger question of using education as a tool for perception building in ethnically diverse societies such as India. The article...

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