The Afghanistan Conundrum: Pakistan’s Challenge, China’s Role
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With the Afghanistan conundrum creating a volatile situation on the border, Pakistan grapples for a solution. Can China be the key to stabilizing the region?
Pakistan and China: A Tango of Trust and Diplomatic Choreography
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New agreements for Pakistan and China, but will their “all-weather” strategic partnership weather the regional storms?
Digital Silk Road: Strategic Benefits for Pakistan
The central agenda of Digital Silk Road was to enhance the digital connectivity and infrastructure by exporting the technologies of 5G.
Crossroads of Power: Decoding CPEC Geopolitics
Attacks on Chinese in Pakistan aren’t new. Baloch separatists with a long history of unrest target CPEC. Who’s behind the recent surge? Could external actors be fueling tensions?
The World Afflux
Post-9/11, the world changed drastically with the rise of surveillance states, evolving power dynamics, and ongoing conflicts in Muslim-majority nations. Explore the lasting impact and challenges for nations like the United States, China, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan in the complex geopolitical landscape.
China and Afghanistan: The Blossoming of a Mutual Affinity
A new partnership is growing in the South Asian region. China is extending its hand to the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, on principles of respecting sovereignty & non-interference in internal matters.
India’s BRICS Chapter
BRICS Summit 2023 turned out to be a tough test case for India’s strategic balancing. Not being able to assert itself diplomatically, tough choices wait ahead as it will preside over the G20 Summit next month in Delhi.
IEA Tango: The Resurgence of TTP
The UNSC Monitoring Team’s 32nd report underlines that the IEA\’s support for the TTP grows with each passing year, as do its capabilities and capacity.
SCO – A Tide Bringer for the Region?
The SCO covers three-fifth of the Eurasian landmass and aims to preserve sovereignty and promote equality among the member states.
Saudi-Iran Rapprochement: Opportunities for Pakistan
Given that Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to fully resume diplomatic relations within the next two months, there is an opportunity for Pakistan to revitalize its Middle Eastern policy.