Javeria Irshad

Author is an M.Phil. student in International Relations at National Defense University Islamabad. I have a keen interest in both domestic and international affairs, focusing on understanding global dynamics and their impact on national security and diplomacy.

A conceptual illustration showing Pakistan at the center of a balancing scale, with Iran’s flag on one side and Israel’s flag on the other. Behind the scale, maps of Iran, Pakistan, and India are visible, with a missile launching from India, symbolizing escalating regional tensions.

Strategic Balancing in a Turbulent Triangle: Pakistan’s Diplomatic Strategy Amid Regional Escalation

Javeria Irshad June 23, 2025

In line with the recent tensions between Israel and Iran where both actors have launched...

A digital painting shows a large armored man symbolizing a powerful state facing a smaller, confident man with a shield bearing Pakistan’s crescent and star, against a backdrop of South Asia's map.

A regional Bully has been humbled

Javeria Irshad May 31, 2025

Repetitive aggressive behavior and exercise of power that is intentional and involves an imbalance of...