Stories by Muhammad Amir Rana
Muhammad Amir Rana is a security analyst. He is the Director of Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS), Islamabad, Pakistan.
Dialogue remains part of the solution, particularly with those who are still willing to talk.
Updated 31 May, 2026 09:02am
China’s rise has transformed the nature of the Sino-Pak partnership.
Updated 24 May, 2026 09:44am
In the midst of power competition, Pakistan must ably balance its ties with the US and China.
Updated 17 May, 2026 09:19am
A year after the May hostilities, mistrust continues to dominate India-Pakistan ties.
Updated 10 May, 2026 09:16am
The country is no longer dealing with a single-dimensional terrorist threat.
Updated 03 May, 2026 08:55am
The war has also tested the strengths of both major and middle powers.
Updated 26 Apr, 2026 09:21am
The country has a grand opportunity to become a long-term peace broker in West Asia.
Updated 19 Apr, 2026 09:02am
Pakistan now has an opportunity to convert its diplomatic role into lasting gains.
Updated 12 Apr, 2026 09:18am
India remains central to Pakistan’s strategic thinking, whatever it may be doing in the geopolitical and strategic spheres.
Updated 05 Apr, 2026 09:08am
Pakistan’s profile as a specialised security provider remains a key strength.
Updated 29 Mar, 2026 09:00am
The US views Pakistan’s efforts to modernise its missile programme with caution.
Updated 23 Mar, 2026 10:04am
Pakistan’s real leverage lies in maintaining open communication channels with Iran.
Updated 15 Mar, 2026 10:00am
The war in the Gulf has overshadowed Pakistan’s confrontation with Afghanistan.
Updated 08 Mar, 2026 09:37am
Pakistan must use all means to eliminate terrorist networks operating from Afghan soil.
Updated 01 Mar, 2026 09:38am
There is a perception that, more than a backlash from the masses over unpopular decisions, the establishment is apprehensive of the historical factor.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 10:02am
Perhaps we need a new approach towards Afghanistan, one that is not aligned with any camp.
Updated 15 Feb, 2026 09:11am
Viewing Balochistan’s issues through a single prism gives no room to diverse perspectives.
Updated 08 Feb, 2026 09:34am
By aligning itself closely with a Trump-endorsed defence equation, it has risked the balance in its relationship with China.
Updated 01 Feb, 2026 09:04am
If Pakistan had a strong economy and stable systems, would it make the same choices?
Updated 25 Jan, 2026 09:18am
The recent internal resistance has emboldened separatist elements in Arab and Kurdish regions.
Updated 18 Jan, 2026 10:29am
