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 act smart by playing both sides of the fence and finally got exposed.
Dr Roxolana Zigón The game is afoot? India launched “Operation Sindoor” in the early hours of Wednesday morning of May 7, 2025, in both Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Pakistan. It carried out 15 missile strikes on Kotli, and Muzaffarabad in the disputed Kashmir
Pakistan’s decisive military response countered India’s aggression, reinforced regional sovereignty, and highlighted the strength of Pakistan-China ties in promoting peace and connectivity India’s attempt to challenge Pakistan’s sovereignty has been countered by Pakistan’s impeccable defence. India, in a cowardly attempt, targeted mosques
The opposition, comprising diverse factions with regional and international backing, has seized control of Damascus, marking a pivotal moment in Syria’s prolonged civil war. Despite global calls for inclusive democracy, such as the Geneva Communique (2012) and UNSC Resolution 2254, conflicting interests
On October 6, a convoy of Chinese employees was attacked by terrorists near the Karachi airport. A vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) was used for the attack which claimed the lives of two Chinese engineers. The Chinese engineers were part of the
China’s economic journey from state-led industrialisation to international markets is an outcome of a capitalist development strategy. Initially, China tried to attract the foreign investment by inviting companies’ in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs). The SEZs in coastal areas of China gave
Price stability has always been an important concern for policymakers. Post-COVID inflationary episodes, the Russia-Ukraine war, Supply chain disruptions, and increased commodity prices the issue resurfaced across all economies. Monetary policy is considered to be responsible for controlling inflation across all economies.
Iran – Pakistan gas pipeline can be subject to US sanctions. This brief attempts to explore themost effective ways to counter these sanctions. It explores different mechanisms to counter theimpact of these sanctions which include inter alia financial, legal, and political mechanisms.
War has always existed in the world. Generally speaking conflicts among nationswhich result in use of arms and hostilities are called armed conflicts. Internationalarmed conflict and its defence have been defined in the Geneva Conventions as wellas the UN Charter. With the
CPEC is a ray of hope for the people of Pakistan who have fought back militancy and are still fighting. The first 10 years of CPEC has led to an investment of US$ 26 billion in Pakistan. 8,000 megawatts of electricity have
