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.
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
Political and media landscapes are witnessing their own version of McCarthyism.
Published 11 Jan, 2026 07:33am
In the absence of authentic official data, research groups rely heavily on open sources.
Updated 04 Jan, 2026 09:58am
Pakistan’s role suits the architects of the new Middle East.
Updated 28 Dec, 2025 08:51am
