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What is the Future of Pakistan-U.S. Relations after Imran Khan’s Ouster?
On April 12, Shehbaz Sharif became Pakistan’s 23rd Prime Minister, following Imran Khan’s ouster in the opposition’s no-confidence vote. Khan alleged his removal resulted from a U.S.-sponsored plot to punish him for pursuing an independent foreign policy with China and…
یوکرین کا بحران جوہری اصولوں کے لیے کیا معنی رکھتا ہے؟
یوکرین پر روسی حملے کے موقع پر ولادیمیر پوٹن نے مداخلت کرنے والوں کو ”ایسے نتائج“ بھگتنے کی دھمکی دی ”جن کا تاریخ میں کبھی کسی کو سامنا نہیں ہوا ہوگا،“ روسی جوہری ہتھیار کی یاد دہانی پر مبنی یہ…
Russia-Ukraine War: Military Modernization and Operational Challenges for India
It has been over two months since the Russia-Ukraine War began, and the conflict shows little signs of slowing. Beyond the immediate devastation of the war, the fighting in Europe has once again highlighted the strategic dilemma of foreign dependence…
The UK-India Partnership and Britain’s Indo-Pacific Tilt
In March 2021, the UK Government published the Integrated Review (IR) of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, a landmark policy document defining Britain’s international role in the aftermath of the UK’s departure from the European Union. This is the…
The National Resistance Front: A New Chapter in the Afghan War?
The Taliban’s narrative of restoring peace and stability in Afghanistan post-takeover of Kabul is falling short on various fronts. Ramped-up attacks by the Taliban’s archfoe, the Islamic State of Khorasan (ISKP), have confronted the Taliban with serious security challenges. The…
Fake News, Escalation, and Polarization: Pakistan’s Disinformation Vulnerabilities
As Russia launched its attack on Ukraine, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin justified the invasion using the baseless claim of undertaking a “denazification” campaign. In the months since, the war has brought a renewed focus to the role of disinformation in…