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SAV Collection: South Asian Perspectives on the Israel-Hamas War
On October 7, terror group Hamas killed more than 1,200 Israelis and took some 240 citizens hostage. In response, Israel declared war against Hamas and has proceeded to deploy a ground attack in Gaza. More than 11,000 Palestinians have been killed, according…
The Strengthening of India-Egypt Relations
On his maiden visit to Egypt last month, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, marking the latest move in rapidly warming ties between the two countries. The visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister…
Implications of the Iran-Saudi Deal for Pakistan
Following security talks in Beijing, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies in each other's countries. Their agreement reactivates earlier commerce, economics, investment agreements, and the 2001 security collaboration deal. It also affirms state sovereignty and non-interference in each…
سعودی عرب کے ساتھ تعلقات کی استواری: پاکستان کی معاشی بقا کی جستجو
جنوری ۲۰۲۳ میں سعودی عرب کے ولی عہد شہزادہ محمد بن سلمان نے پاکستان کے نئے آرمی چیف جنرل عاصم منیر کا العلا میں اپنےسرمائی کیمپ میں استقبال کیا ۔اگرچہ بات چیت دفاعی تعاون پر مرکوز تھی، لیکن پاکستان کی…
Strengthening Relations with Saudi Arabia: The Quest for Pakistan’s Economic Survival
In January 2023, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman received Pakistan’s newly appointed Army Chief General Asim Munir at his winter camp in Al-Ula. While conversations centered on defense cooperation, Pakistan’s policy elite hoped the visit would secure essential cash…
Improving India-Turkey Relations
On the margins of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in his UNGA speech criticized India for failing to resolve ties with Pakistan and establish a “fair, permanent peace and prosperity in Kashmir.” Indian…