Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

The ‘Petrocurrency’ Determinants in Growing Sino-US Confrontation: Implication for South Asia

Abstract The purpose of this article is to identify the areas where China’s internationally rising monetary and petrocurrency influence is likely to conflict with the...

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...

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...

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...

Pakistan-GCC Relationship: Reframing Policy Trajectories

Abstract For some time, Pakistan’s Gulf policy has largely focused on upholding cultural and religious ties, rather than building sustainable economic linkages. Though energy resources...

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and Dynamics of Regional Connectivity: Prospects and Challenges

Abstract Since 1950, China and Pakistan have enjoyed historic friendly relations. They helped each other during the times of need and have supported each...

Why Counterinsurgency Fails: The US in Iraq and Afghanistan, Tray, Dennis de. Palgrave Macmillan,...

Why Counterinsurgency Fails: The US in Iraq and Afghanistan is a memoir written by Dennis de Tray, a long time World Bank expert. The...

Missile Race in South Asia: Security Challenges for Pakistan in the 21st Century

Abstract The article assesses the nature of missile competition between India and Pakistan and how it impacts deterrence and strategic stability in South Asia. It...

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...

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...

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