Geopolitics

Illustration showing a military tank, a soldier with a rifle, a news microphone, a hand writing in a newspaper, and a large "FAKE NEWS" stamp, all in neutral beige and gray tones.

Operation Sindoor or Operation Fake News: Debunking New Delhi’s Blitzkrieg of Twisted Narratives and Fake News (Part II)

Maryam Raashed May 26, 2025

A key feature of the Pahalgam Incident and the ensuing military escalation between India and...

Illustration showing a military tank, a soldier with a rifle, a news microphone, a hand writing in a newspaper, and a large "FAKE NEWS" stamp, all in neutral beige and gray tones.

Operation Sindoor or Operation Fake News: Debunking New Delhi’s Blitzkrieg of Twisted Narratives and Fake News (Part I)

Maryam Raashed May 24, 2025

Following the latest Pahalgam incident, which took place in the heavily militarized and securitized Baisaran...

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The Economic Impact of Trump’s 2025 Tariffs: Global Market Reactions and Future Risks

Muhammad Abbas May 13, 2025

Market Fluctuations in 2025: The Fallout of Trump’s Tariff The global economic stability in 2025...

A geopolitical illustration showing the flags of China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India alongside military assets, national landmarks, and strategic waterways against a mountainous South Asian backdrop.

The China-Pakistan-Bangladesh Triangle: A Counterweight to India’s Aspirational Dominance

Maliha Fatima Arain May 6, 2025

“The neighborhood first policy often becomes India first in practice”. India’s so called “Neighborhood First”...

Xi Jinping smiling and waving while shaking hands during a diplomatic visit in Southeast Asia, with ASEAN flags and iconic landmarks in the background.

Xi’s Diplomatic Charm Offensive in Southeast Asia

Muhammad Abubaker May 6, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping undertook a five-day visit from April 14 to 18 to Vietnam,...

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping stand in front of U.S. and Chinese landmarks, symbolizing diplomatic relations between the United States and China.

US-China Trade War 2025: A Battle with No Winners

Hina Amin March 25, 2025

The trade war between the United States China and is heating up again. President Donald...

Feature image illustrating the theme "Chinese Soft Power and Public Diplomacy in the United States", highlighting the intersection of U.S.-China relations through soft power and diplomacy.

Chinese Soft Power and Public Diplomacy in United States

Sher Ali Shahid March 23, 2025

Dr. Bilal Zubair is the author of the book titled “Chinese Soft Power and Public...

A dramatic digital illustration of PAF and IAF fighter jets facing off mid-air, with vapor trails and a tense cloudy sky, symbolizing the Pulwama-Balakot crisis standoff.

Prudence versus Opportunism: Reminiscing the 2019 Pulwama-Balakot Crisis

Maryam Raashed March 18, 2025

Owing to the enduring rivalry between the two nuclear-armed states; India and Pakistan, strategic stability...

A futuristic AI-themed illustration with a yellow color scheme, depicting the technological rivalry between China and the U.S. The image features two opposing high-tech cityscapes—one symbolizing China with glowing yellow skyscrapers and AI symbols, the other representing the U.S. with a Silicon Valley-inspired digital environment. A central AI-powered globe with circuitry patterns connects both sides, highlighting global AI competition.

Beyond Silicon Valley: Decoding China’s AI Ambitions

Saliha Waseem March 14, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) was an area where China was seen as a follower in the...

An artistic representation of South Asia's geopolitical shifts, featuring Bangladesh at the center of a strategic realignment with India, Pakistan, and China symbolized through flags, diplomatic symbols, and trade routes.

Strategic Realignment in South Asia: Bangladesh’s Changing Alliances

Izza Khawar March 8, 2025

The political landscape of South Asia is yet again in flux, with Bangladesh at the...