Issue Brief on “Trump’s new strategy for Afghanistan and South Asia: A recipe for...
"We can no longer be silent about Pakistan’s safe-havens for terrorist organizations, the Taliban and other groups that pose a threat to the region...
Issue Brief on “Societal Change in Saudi Arabia: Changing the Norms”
On May 4, 2017 King Salman of Saudi Arabia passed a decree to repeal the male guardianship system in the country. According to MahaAkee...
Issue Brief on “Russia in the 50th ASEAN Summit”
Seeking to build on its Permanent Mission to ASEAN and further strengthen its interaction with ASEAN, the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov attended the...
Issue Brief on “Gains of Radd-ul-Fassad”
Four personnel of the Pakistan Army, including a major, lost their lives while attempting to foil a terrorist attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Upper Dir...
Issue Brief on “UN Counter Terrorism Strategy: Challenges for Pakistan”
While Pakistan struggles to eliminate the menace of terrorism, the international community, and especially the United Nations has also been actively pursuing plans and...
Issue Brief on “US Expanded Sanctions Against Russia Become Law”
“Congress could not even negotiate a healthcare bill after seven years of talking. Since this bill was first introduced, I have expressed my concerns...
Issue Brief on “Understanding Trump’s Policy Approach to Pakistan”
Nothing seems to be new in the Pakistan and US ties, and the latest set of allegations towards Pakistan come as no surprise.
The...
Issue Brief on “India-Afghanistan Air Corridor: Another Attempt to Isolate Pakistan?”
In a recent development and apparent attempt to further marginalize Pakistan, the first air cargo corridor was established between Afghanistan and India in June...
Issue Brief on “Expanded US Sanctions against Russia and Expulsion of US Diplomatic Staff”
“Over 1,000 employees — diplomats and technical workers — worked and continue to work today in Russia; 755 will have to stop this activity,”...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan-Afghan Border”
Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been in a perpetual state of escalating tensions, which have been primarily due to mistrust; unfulfilled expectations; counterterrorism...
