From Hormuz to the Indian Ocean: How a Narrow Strait is Expanding a Global Crisis
As tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate, global trade and energy systems are once again on the verge of
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Law & Policy
When Rivals Meet: Pakistan’s Role in US – Iran Peace Talks
In a rare moment of diplomacy, Pakistan brought two long-standing rivals to the negotiating table, highlighting its growing role as
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Can we trust Donald Trump?
The war, ushered by a cynical man who himself doesn’t know why he’s prolonging the flames of conflict to the
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The EU’s €90 Billion Loan To Ukraine Is Meant To Buy Time For The Democrats To Return
The bloc’s unstated goal is to perpetuate the conflict till at least 2029 in the hope that the Democrats will
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A New Bangladesh at the Crossroads: Merit, Mandate, and the Risk of Uncertainty
In the aftermath of the historic and turbulent July Revolution, Bangladesh stands at a deciding moment in its national journey.
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Failure of Iran–US Dialogue: What Next? A Strategic Analysis with Pakistan’s Perspective
The collapse of recent high-level negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad marks yet another critical juncture in
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War Profits: Who Gains from Conflict?
From Iraq to the Iran-Israel conflict a lot of money has been spent on war. We are talking about trillions
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Pakistan: A New Chapter in Global Diplomacy and the Pursuit of Peace
History does not always repeat itself. Sometimes, it takes a sharp turn. April 2026 appears to be one of those
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Iran War and Lessons for Bangladesh: The Need for National Security Preparedness
The ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has emerged as one of the most significant geopolitical crises
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Pakistan Must Regulate Emerging Nicotine Products Before It’s Too Late
Over the past two decades, Pakistan has made significant progress in tobacco control, yet contemporary nicotine products are now emerging
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