Issue Brief on “Pakistan-GCC Economic Partnership: Bridging Nations through Free Trade”
On September 28, 2023, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) initialised a preliminary free trade agreement (FTA) with Pakistan. Forged by years of a close...
Issue Brief on “Wings of Prosperity: The Significance of new China-Pakistan Air Cargo Route”
The inauguration of the China-Pakistan Air Cargo Route between Ezhou Huahu Airport in Central Chinese Hubei province and Lahore marks a significant milestone in...
Issue Brief on “BJP’s Politicization of Ram Temple in Ayodhya”
On 22 January 2024, the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya at the very place where the historic ‘Babri Masjid’ was demolished three...
Issue Brief on “Nearing 30 Years of Pakistan-Belarus Relations: An Assessment”
The 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Belarus, on 3 February 2024, marks a significant milestone. Plans are afoot to commemorate this...
Issue Brief on “India’s ‘Strategic Autonomy’: A Reality Check “
‘Strategic autonomy’ is defined as a state’s ability to independently make its decisions – especially in its foreign relations – and adopt the preferred...
Issue Brief on “India’s Extrajudicial and Extraterritorial Killings in Pakistan”
Introduction
On the evening of January 25, 2024, the Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, Syrus Sajjad Qazi unveiled a comprehensive evidence package of India’s extrajudicial...
Issue Brief on “Negotiating Stability: Assessing the Complexities of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Process”
The two Caucasian neighbours, Azerbaijan and Armenia, have been embroiled in a conflict on diplomatic as well as external front leading to two wars...
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 “An Assessment of Pakistan’s ‘Engage Africa’ Policy”
Embracing the title of the ‘Continent of the Future,’ Africa stands at the forefront of global anticipation. Driven by its compelling economic potential, attractive...
Issue Brief on “A Panoramic View of South Africa’s Case at the International Court...
The conflict in Gaza, which commenced on 7 October 2023, has now surpassed 100 days. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, the death toll has...
