Stories by Khurram Abbas

The emerging axis

The emerging axis

Several structural factors suggest the potential emergence of a Sunni geopolitical axis. Published 09 Mar, 2026 07:21am
Minerals diplomacy

Minerals diplomacy

There are several reasons why Pakistan is trying to position itself as a ‘mineral state’. Published 25 Feb, 2026 08:00am
Managing uncertainty

Managing uncertainty

States are trying to protect their interests in a volatile Trumpian world. Updated 06 Feb, 2026 09:43am
Multipolar South Asia

Multipolar South Asia

Islamabad believes that a resurgent Pakistan, assertive Bangladesh and proactive China can effectively limit Indian influence in the region. Updated 16 Jan, 2026 09:33am
Afghanistan & regional paradox

Afghanistan & regional paradox

Despite human rights violations at home, the Taliban have managed to establish a diplomatic presence in 39 capitals. Updated 17 Dec, 2025 09:43am
Strategic ambitions

Strategic ambitions

Islamabad’s security activism in Middle East is its new currency of relevance. Updated 02 Dec, 2025 09:39am
Grand strategy

Grand strategy

Islamabad wants to attain strategic relevance. Published 11 Oct, 2025 05:11am
Access denied

Access denied

Media on both sides is amplifying state narratives. Published 18 Sep, 2025 06:58am
Rivers without rules

Rivers without rules

Pakistan can no longer afford to play by the old rules. Published 24 May, 2025 05:58am
EU: new realities

EU: new realities

The EU and US should no longer be seen as a monolith. Published 22 Apr, 2025 07:58am
Geopolitics of dams

Geopolitics of dams

Pakistan is reluctant to engage India for revision of the IWT. Updated 10 Apr, 2025 05:41pm
India & Trump 2.0

India & Trump 2.0

Trump’s presidency offers strategic opportunities to India. Updated 07 Mar, 2025 09:20am