India’s water blackmail For years, New Delhi has strategically used international platforms and institutional levers to weaken Pakistan’s economic. Updated 01 Nov, 2026 08:32am
Decoding defence deals Pakistan’s defence pacts over the past year have increased its strategic relevance. Updated 25 Oct, 2026 09:18am
Pakistan’s Yemen moment To survive a perilous geopolitical tightrope, Pakistan must immediately execute a sophisticated, active, and dual-front diplomatic Updated 10 Oct, 2026 08:58am
Politics of agitation Since 2012, the state’s response to political agitation has undergone a noticeable evolution. Updated 02 Oct, 2026 09:14am
India’s theatre command push marred by capability gaps, readiness concerns As of Apr 2026, the IAF operates only 29 fighter squadrons — its lowest level in decades — down from roughly 31-32 before the full retirement of the MiG-21 in September 2025. Published 25 Sep, 2026 10:32am
The forgotten NSP A viable geo-economic vision cannot survive in a fortress state. Updated 19 Sep, 2026 08:42am
The beneficiaries of war Several sectors have emerged as unmistakable commercial winners in the US-Iran conflict. Updated 22 Aug, 2026 08:51am
A nation between adversaries A comprehensive historical analysis reveals that mediation has remained one of Pakistan’s most essential foreign policy... Updated 14 Aug, 2026 12:36pm
Strategic sanity In this hostile environment, the best, most practical option for Pakistan and India remains the resumption of dialogue. Published 17 Jul, 2026 07:17am
Navigating the Hormuz dilemma Islamabad has an opportunity to pitch the idea of ‘renting oil and gas storage facilities’ to the Arab Gulf states. Updated 14 Jun, 2026 09:24am
Hard choices India has expedited development on a number of controversial hydropower projects. Updated 06 May, 2026 07:38am
Choosing not to be a peace-broker New Delhi has created a perception gap between its stated ambitions and its actual strategic conduct. Updated 18 Apr, 2026 05:57pm
The emerging axis Several structural factors suggest the potential emergence of a Sunni geopolitical axis. Published 09 Mar, 2026 07:21am
There are several reasons why Pakistan is trying to position itself as a ‘mineral state’ Published 25 Feb, 2026 06:04pm
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 States are trying to protect their interests in a volatile Trumpian world. Updated 06 Feb, 2026 09:43am
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
Regional Tension: The End Of Strategic Restraint IN 2025, Pakistan witnessed an unprecedented and unfamiliar foreign policy landscape. Its main features were the... Published 01 Jan, 2026 08:08am
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 Islamabad’s security activism in Middle East is its new currency of relevance. Updated 02 Dec, 2025 09:39am
