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A Pakistani soldier in camouflage uniform and tactical gear holds an assault rifle, standing alert against a backdrop of militant silhouettes wielding weapons. Flames and smoke rise behind them, with a tattered Pakistani flag visible in the background, symbolizing the country's struggle against insurgency and extremism.

Battling the Shadows: Pakistan’s Struggle against Insurgency and Extremism

Muhammad Ahmad Murtaza March 29, 2025

Living under the persistent threat of violent non-state actors in Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)...

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...

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...

A high-security international conference on nuclear export control reform. Diplomats and security experts are seated around a conference table, analyzing classified documents and discussing policies. A large digital screen in the background displays a world map with nuclear trade routes, restricted zones, and compliance checkpoints. The color theme is deep red and black, symbolizing urgency and authority. Logos of key nuclear export control organizations, such as the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), Zangger Committee, Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), and Wassenaar Arrangement, are visible on the screen and documents.

Strengthening the Foundations of Global Security: Reforming Nuclear Export Control Regimes

Sidra Shaukat March 11, 2025

In an increasingly integrated world, the unregulated trade of arms and dual-use products present consequential...

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...

A high-tech digital globe displaying a world map with the flags of India, the U.S., Russia, China, and the EU accurately placed at their respective geographic locations. The design features a futuristic aesthetic with glowing network connections symbolizing global influence and diplomacy.

The World Order is in the Making: Courtesy of the Authoritarian Leaders

Muhammad Ahmad Murtaza March 7, 2025

International Relations are passing through a generational overhaul where revisionist tendencies and far-right politics are...

A futuristic AI summit in Paris at night, featuring a modern conference hall with neon-lit holographic displays, AI-powered robots, and global leaders engaged in discussions. The Eiffel Tower glows in the background, symbolizing the intersection of technology and diplomacy.

Paris AI Summit 2025: A Step Toward Consensus or Further Fragmentation?

Ahmad Ali March 4, 2025

The Paris AI Summit that took place on 10 and 11 February 2025, focused on...

A symbolic digital painting depicting the United States influencing the Ukraine war for its own interests. A shadowy figure representing the US manipulates puppet strings controlling military forces and political figures in Ukraine, with economic symbols like dollar signs and oil barrels in the background, hinting at hidden motives.

Diplomacy or Domination? Trump’s Message to the World Through Zelensky

Muhammad Bilal Iftikhar Khan March 3, 2025

History is often called the mother of all worldly knowledge because it provides the foundation...

An illustration showcasing India's naval strength and strategic role in the Indo-Pacific region, featuring an Indian aircraft carrier along with advanced warships and fighter jets, symbolizing maritime power and regional influence.

Sea Power and India’s National Security: Implications for Pakistan and the Indo-Pacific Region

Alina Zaid February 24, 2025

The Jacques Yves Cousteau claims that “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one...