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.
The country lacks a coordinated strategy that converts operational success into durable peace.
Updated 09 Aug, 2026 09:38am
The youth are not politically blind; they see how the system works and how it is manoeuvred.
Updated 02 Aug, 2026 08:19am
Why do states encourage local populations in conflict zones to stand up against violent actors?
Updated 26 Jul, 2026 09:08am
The EU report will hardly impact the power elite’s approach to rights and the rule of law.
Updated 19 Jul, 2026 09:24am
The state must revisit its security policies in the volatile province.
Updated 12 Jul, 2026 09:08am
Instead of investing in accountable policing, the authorities are relying on coercive legislation.
Updated 05 Jul, 2026 08:55am
Pakistan’s growing economic engagement with Iran is driven by strategic considerations.
Updated 28 Jun, 2026 08:39am
If there is political will to find a solution, numerous options can be explored.
Updated 14 Jun, 2026 09:38am
Putin finds Pakistan another window through which to engage and send messages to Washington.
Updated 07 Jun, 2026 06:37pm
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
