Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Analysing India’s Economic Growth Under Modi: Myth or Reality

In 2016, India became the world’s major fastest growing economy leaving behind China. India was growing at a steady rate of more than seven...

A Critical Study of Press Freedom on Foreign Policy and Indo-Pak Relations in Pakistan

Abstract In Pakistan, freedom of press has long been a subject of intense debate. Both the political and non-political governments adopted various legal and...

India’s ‘Indo-Pacific’ Strategy: Emerging Sino-Indian Maritime Competition

Abstract India is rapidly modernising its naval capabilities and expanding its maritime interests in Asia-Pacific region. The recent surge in its maritime domain is...

Mapping Contours of Pakistan-US Foreign Policies in Trump Era: Narrative and Counter-Narratives

Abstract Narratives are used by the states to create an environment in which foreign policy takes place. The US, over the years, has framed the...

Climate Literacy and UN Peacekeepers: Implications for Peace and Stability

Abstract This article examines the role of UN peacekeepers in creating awareness about the effects of climate change and establishes links with national security policy making process...

Role of Signalling in Doctrinal Evolution: A Case Study of India-Pakistan Deterrence Equation

Abstract Deterrence is more of a perception-game than a number-game, therefore, understanding an adversary’s threat perception is important for the survivability of nuclear arsenal...

Role of Media in Securitisation of Terrorism: A Case Study of Pakistan

Abstract This paper explains the media process in reporting political communications in the securitisation dialogue. Securitisation is the process of declaring an issue a...

Perception and Reality of Pakistan’s India Centric Foreign Policy

Abstract Since 1947, Indo-Pak hostility and the consequent Kabul-New Delhi bonhomie have been a recurrent feature of Pakistan’s foreign policy. Being located at an advantageous...

Pakistan-China Relations: Beyond CPEC

Abstract In recent years between 2013-18, Pakistan-China relations witnessed a qualitative transformation as the bilateral ties expanded from defence to the economic sphere. The cooperation...

Environmental Rights and Case of Climate Justice in Pakistan

Abstract Pakistan’s efforts for environmental protection and climate justice offers a striking story. Pakistan not only proved to be an astral leader as Chair of...

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