Issue Brief on “Increasing Role of Nuclear Weapons: Global and Regional Trends”
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) recently published its Yearbook 2024, according to which “the number and types of nuclear weapons have increased...
Issue Brief on “A Snapshot of Pakistan Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25”
On June 28, 2024, the National Assembly of Pakistan officially approved the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 federal budget. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb introduced amendments...
Issue Brief on “The Impact of 5th Generation Warfare on Power Dynamics and Arms...
Rapid technological developments have created more complex and multi-dimensional power dynamics in the 5th generation warfare. Various states are involved in an intensified competition for...
Critical Issues Facing South Asia: Politics, Security and Non-Traditional Challenges
Foreword
Amidst the geopolitical and technological evolution at the regional and global level, South Asian countries remain entangled in multiple issues, stymieing the prospects of...
Issue Brief on “Upcoming Astana Summit 2024: Charting a New Course for Regional Cooperation”
Amidst the changing global strategic dynamics, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members continue their efforts to forge closer ties and boost collaboration within the...
Issue Brief on “The 2024 Ukraine Peace Summit: Evaluating Diplomatic Efforts and Future Implications”
The Ukraine Peace Summit took place on 15-16 June 2024 in the picturesque setting of the Burgenstock resort in Stansstad, Switzerland. This summit aimed...
Issue Brief on “Modi 3.0 and the Future of India-Pakistan Relations”
On 9 June 2024, Mr. Narendra Modi took oath as India’s Prime Minister for the third consecutive term. Mr. Modi is the second Prime...
Issue Brief on “Role of Muslims in India’s Recent Lok Sabha Elections”
Introduction
Following a long electoral process (7 phases, 44 days), the Indian electorate has delivered its verdict in the 18th Lok Sabha elections. Muslims remained...
Issue Brief on “Understanding the Dynamics of 18th Lok Sabha Election Results”
Introduction
The 18th Lok Sabha election results were announced on June 4, 2024, by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Spanning seven phases, India held...
Issue Brief on “From Pariahs to Partners? Russia’s Critical Re-evaluation of the Taliban”
In a significant shift that captures the complex interplay of geopolitics and the ever-evolving landscape of international relations, Russia is reportedly contemplating the removal...
