The four Ts shaping US-China engagement
Relations between the United States and China continue to oscillate between competition and cautious engagement. Any high-level interaction between Washington
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Economy & Energy
Beijing at the Center: Putin’s China Visit and the Shape of a New Geopolitical Moment
The recent visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing came at a moment of deep global anxiety. The Iran
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The Male Gaze Was Turned To a Business Model
I am in my early twenties and the first time I noticed the Internet made beauty business, was while I
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Debt, Energy, and Growth: A Vicious Cycle in Pakistan
Pakistan’s economy has long struggled with a combination of high public debt, recurring energy crises, and unstable economic growth. These
Read MoreThe New Logic of Naval Power: From Stability to Strategic Disruption
I can still recall the time when I seriously realized the significance of the sea, not as an open, expansive
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Iran Uses Crypto Networks for Proxy Warfare
Out of reach of traditional banks, Iran turns to digital money. Because of restrictions, it moves value through crypto channels.
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Pakistan possesses all ingredients to develop rapidly – Replication of Chinese model
Across the 21st century, the interplay of economics, technology and governance has often dominated narratives of national progress. Yet as
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Expanding the Muslim Defense Shield
Qatar and Turkey may be seeking to join the defense alliance between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. The deal, initially signed
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The Illusion of Dominance: Why Military Might is No Longer Enough in 21st Century Warfare
Military superiority alone is no longer the ultimate currency of global influence, as recent conflicts continue to expose the growing
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Superpower Under Strain: Trump and America’s Vulnerabilities
For decades, the United States has projected itself as the world’s unquestioned military superpower. Its defense budget is larger than
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