The Fall of Assad: Syria’s Future in Crisis
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The fall of Assad regime marks a turning point in Syria, raising concerns about stability amid competing regional and global interests.
How CPEC’s Maritime Dimension Serves as a Gateway for Connectivity
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CPEC’s maritime dimension is set to transform Pakistan’s coastal trade, unlocking vast economic potential and a new era of maritime growth.
The Indian Ocean Power Play
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From India’s naval rise to the US-China rivalry and Pakistan’s upcoming AMAN, the Indian Ocean is becoming a new battleground for global influence.
Will China’s Vision of World Order Challenge Western Liberal Order?
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Will China’s vision of a new world order, shaped by its imperial past and Leninist ideals, challenge the Western liberal order?
COP29 and G20: Defining Global Cooperation Crisis
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COP29 and G20 spotlight global challenges in climate finance, justice, and governance amid geopolitical tensions.
Russia Modifies Nuclear Doctrine: Implications for Global Security
In response to escalating geopolitical tensions, Russia modifies nuclear doctrine, signaling a potential shift in global security dynamics.
Pakistan Election Dilemma
In a world undergoing a seismic shift in global dynamics, Pakistan finds itself at a crossroads, grappling not only with its democratic future but also with the complexities of a geopolitical chessboard.
Pakistan-Iran Crisis: Check or Checkmate?
The Pakistan-Iran Crisis unfolds like a geopolitical chessboard—from the Iranian strikes to Telegram messages and propaganda. Was the Iranian strike a calculated strategic move or an unforeseen misstep?
China: Sustaining the Saudi-Iran Deal
Since normalization is a protracted and challenging process, wider support and recognition from regional and extra-regional countries is essential because China alone cannot guarantee the longevity of the Saudi-Iran agreement.
Terrorism in Pakistan: The Indian Footprint
Without unanimity among the Pak-Afghan-India trio on what should account for a peaceful vision for the future, the region would continue to suffer, with its people repeatedly sacrificed on the altar of long-standing geopolitical rivalries.