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Dispatches by Sibghat Sheikh 27/08/2025

Should Pakistan Join the Strategic Minerals Race?

At the intersection of resource sovereignty and global supply chains lies a question that Pakistan can no longer defer: in a world reordering itself around access to critical minerals, will Pakistan leverage its subterranean wealth or remain tethered to extraction without transformation?

Dispatches by Nazeef Ellahi 27/08/2025

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Drowning in Debt: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions

Public debt has surged to an unprecedented high level globally, sparking concerns across policymakers, economists, and institutions. Domestic and external debt, once perceived as a tool to stimulate growth and development, is now widely regarded as a threat to global financial stability,…

Dispatches by Muhammad Mudassir 26/08/2025

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ISKP’s Local Strategy in Central Asia

Many assumed Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP or IS-K) was finished after its battlefield defeats, and their analysis fell short as IS-K carried out the deadliest bombing at Abbey Gate. This was followed by a suicide bombing in Bajaur, the Iran Kerman…

Dispatches by Eman Zahid Jhokio 25/08/2025

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Law vs. Power in the Indian Ocean

International legal instruments like the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) do not fully address the lasting geopolitical disputes over the Indian Ocean. While these agreements are intended to provide structured and peaceful resolutions to conflicts over sea…

Newspaper Article by IPRI 20/08/2025

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Why Pakistani Dramas Deserve A Global Stage

Pakistani dramas’ content quality, along with good dialogue delivery, makes them unparalleled. The Pakistani dramas have contributed significantly to Pakistan’s positive image projection. The subjects showcased in dramas shed light on a wide range of genres, including family, comedy, history, and social…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 20/08/2025

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South Asia’s Prospective Future

Why South Asia has (so far) failed to emerge as an economically integrated bloc like ASEAN. Pakistan and India are the two major countries in region. India has expanded trans-regionally to East Asia; the South Asian country has political ties with ASEAN…

Dispatches by Naseem Sabzal Mastoi 20/08/2025

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Post-Westphalian Paralysis: The Crisis of Modern Diplomacy

Much of what we know about the origin of early diplomacy is rooted in the experiences and practices of the ancient civilizations. “Amarna letters” reveal a glimpse of diplomatic relations between Egyptians and Mesopotamians in the late Bronze Age. Later, the “Megarian…

Dispatches by Abdul Basit Khan 20/08/2025

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Tales of Unity: Pakistani Media and National Cohesion

Joseph Nye articulated soft power as the capacity to attract and co-opt nations, guiding their actions in alignment with one’s interests. Nye introduced the term “soft power” in the 1990s in his seminal work, Bound to Lead: The Changing Nature of American…

Dispatches by Dr. Huma Baqai 18/08/2025

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From Vishwamitra to Nirmitra: How India Lost the Plot

The so-called ‘non-alignment’ mantra of India during the Cold War era was a farce to begin with, but more recently, it has openly pivoted towards hard hedging, the core principle of which is to both engage and resist. India was trying to…

Dispatches by Dr. Khurram Abbas 18/08/2025

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The Next Flashpoint: Perils of Modi Doctrine and Role of Major Powers

The recent series of hostilities between forever rivals started after Pahalgam attack on 22 April 2025. While the recent series of hostilities were short lived, they have largely changed the South Asian geopolitical dynamics.

Should Pakistan Join the Strategic Minerals Race?

Drowning in Debt: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions

ISKP’s Local Strategy in Central Asia

Law vs. Power in the Indian Ocean

Why Pakistani Dramas Deserve A Global Stage

South Asia’s Prospective Future

Post-Westphalian Paralysis: The Crisis of Modern Diplomacy

Tales of Unity: Pakistani Media and National Cohesion

From Vishwamitra to Nirmitra: How India Lost the Plot

The Next Flashpoint: Perils of Modi Doctrine and Role of Major Powers

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