Analysis
Media as a Tool in Conflict Prevention
The 20th century marked the beginning of the age of media, today media is known to be the fourth yet immensely powerful supporter of the state. Importance of media cannot be denied in the present […]
Economy
Analysis
Pakistan Navy as an Emerging Deterrent
Naval power is an important political instrument and critical national security ingredient of any maritime state. Historically, seas have played fundamental role in shaping the geopolitcal environment. Themistocles (524-460 BC) once stated, “whosoever can hold […]
Analysis
The Idle at CD
Strategic competition between major powers is a defining factor that shapes global environment. The existing state of arms control is deteriorating because of growing multi-polarity, intensifying strategic rivalries, evolving alliances and competition for strategic dominance. […]
Analysis
Human Rights Violations in Kashmir and the Reaction of Germany
An exceptional record of multi-layered human rights abuses in the Indian occupied parts of Kashmir has become an undeniable reality and an irrefutable truth of the contemporary international system. The presence of Indian security forces […]
Analysis
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: A Pakistani View
The Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons or TPNW is an outcome of Non-Nuclear Weapon States’ (NNWSs) frustration with lack of progress on Article-6 of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) that obliges the established Nuclear […]
Analysis
Breaking the Myth of Proliferation Nexus
The word ‘Nexus’ every so often refers to an evil connection, frequently used in media reports. The originators have practised the word ‘Nexus’ to associate something shady. Mostly it rings the bell with a taste […]
Analysis
Sustainable Developing Goals and Pakistan’s Nuclear Program
No state can overlook actions of other states undermining its national security. Pakistan also developed nuclear weapons because of an existential threat from India. With this unavoidable correction of strategic equilibrium in South Asia, it […]
Analysis
KASHMIR – TIME TO END THE PAIN
Kashmir is a burning issue for over 70 years. It is still burning because of the mistakes made by the Indian leadership in the forties and since then no Indian leader has had the depth […]
Analysis
The Financialization of China & Emerging Policy Alternatives
In the modern global political economy, China plays a key role by being a major player in international commodity chains, global value chains (GVCs), international trade, and modern finance. In fact, according to expert estimates, China […]
Analysis
Neo-Bilateralism: Pakistan Avoiding a Catch-22
Pakistan has long remained under the radars of the great powers as a courtesy of her geostrategic and geopolitical significance. Since its inception, Pakistan has been swayed by the policy meddling of the external powers […]