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Signed but Undefined: Contextualizing the Pak-Saudi Mutual Defense Agreement
After decades of partnership, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have officially signed a “strategic mutual defense agreement.” The joint statement, issued on September 17, identified “shared strategic interests,” among other factors, as providing the impetus for the agreement, which aims to…
Pragmatism Shapes Growing GCC Engagement with the Taliban
Since the Taliban seized power over all of Afghanistan in August 2021, the country’s de-facto rulers have sought to solidify their grip by asserting firm control over state institutions and intensifying engagement with neighbors and foreign powers. The policy has…
Why is Parachinar Stuck in an Endless Loop of Violence?
On November 21, 2024, gunmen in Pakistan killed at least 38 Shiite travelers going from the city of Parachinar to Peshawar. The attack occurred in the Ochat area of the Lower Kurram region in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province —…
Islamabad at a Critical Juncture: Pakistan Must Prioritize Its Ties to Saudi Arabia
Islamabad and Riyadh have a history of strong ties largely due to religious linkages, similar historic foreign policy orientations, shared strategic interests, and economic dependencies. Pakistan’s economy is dependent on Saudi Arabia for energy imports, financial support during economic crises,…
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…