Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Issue Brief on “Drones: The New Frontier in Geopolitical Arena”

The dynamics of battlefields have been revolutionized with the advent of highly sophisticated military drones. The last five years have witnessed four significant interstate...

Issue Brief on “From Vulnerability to Resilience: Pakistan’s Climate Roadmap”

On July 26, 2023, the Ministry of Climate Change unveiled the National Adaptation Plan (NAP), a significant initiative aimed at addressing and preparing for...

Issue Brief on “Cultivating Agro-Sustainability in Pakistan”

Climate change is our leading global issue; therefore, it has become imperative to reduce or eliminate any practices that can exacerbate environmental damage. It...

Issue Brief on “Russian De-Ratification of CTBT: Resumption of Nuclear Testing on the Horizon?”

The threat of a new nuclear arms race and the resumption of nuclear testing by major powers have been looming over the horizon. Along...

Issue Brief on “Citizenship Amendment Act: India’s Losing Grip on Secularism”

With the Lok Sabha elections in India drawing closer, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s political communication - which is largly focused on anti-Muslim rhetoric...

Islamabad paper on “CPEC in Balochistan Impact and Prospects”

AbstractThe China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a source of new avenues of opportunities for Balochistan ─ the largest province of Pakistan in terms of...

Issue Brief on “UN Climate Action: Promises vs. Reality”

Climate change is the leading environmental concern for the global community today. The way scientists and policymakers define global environmental problems is complex, ranging...

Issue Brief on “Road to COP 28: Charting a Sustainable Future for All”

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Conference of Parties (COP) 28, is going to be held at Expo City, Dubai from November...

Issue Brief on “Rajasthan Elections: Unveiling Political Dynamics “

As the Rajasthan Assembly’s tenure is approaching at its end, the Election Commission of India has officially declared the 16th Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha elections,...

Issue Brief on “Overview of the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization”

Background: The 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) convened from February 26 to March 2, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab...

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