Pakistan: geo-economic targets, neighbours and the region
24/09/2023
Shifting to human security and empowering the disempowered is enshrined in National Security Policy 2022-2026
Our Work
02/06/2023
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04/05/2023
Meet Our Team President Lt. Gen. Majid Ehsan, HI(M) (Retd) Lt. Gen. Majid Ehsan, HI(M) (Retd) Lt. Gen. (R) Majid Ehsan, HI(M) is a retired three-star general of the Pakistan Army with over 35 years of distinguished service, including senior leadership roles
Pakistan’s Narrative of Geo-economics needs to grow from within
18/04/2023
The narrative of geo-economics, in the backdrop of emerging trade corridors through Pakistan, is mainly focused on transforming the country into a commercial and investment hub. To evolve into a dependable node connecting Asia’s different sub-regions, Pakistan needs to strengthen its economic
Opportunities for Pakistan and India
17/03/2023
At a time when the world is fast headed for a bipolar world overshadowed by the US and China competition, India and Pakistan seem oblivious to the myriad challenges they face because of internecine disputes. Since both are not on talking terms,
Three-pronged approach to Afghanistan
19/02/2023
The undeniable fact is that the Taliban are in control of Afghanistan. However, the international community still deals with the country like a pariah state, adding to the vows of ordinary Afghans suffering from acute poverty. The US withdrew from the country
Pakistan’s geo-economic policy and regional connectivity
25/01/2023
Pakistan has moved its attention to geo-economics ever since the publication of its first National Security Policy. Following a current worldwide trend, this strategy shift from geopolitics to geoeconomics. Geoeconomics is an approach to economics that considers the world economy’s geography and
Economic Potential Of Afghanistan And Regional Connectivity: Options And Way Forward – OpEd
17/01/2023
The Interim Afghan Government’s (IAG) financial constraints and the confiscation of Afghan Central Bank reserves have had a direct impact on the nation’s economy. Economic instability has made it possible for adversarial forces to use the populace as a tool to further
CPEC, Regional Connectivity And Afghan Stability -OpEd
16/01/2023
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a centrepiece initiative of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). CPEC has evolved into an essential component of the BRI, connecting China’s western region to the rest of the world, including Central Asia. The BRI aspires
Pakistan-Afghanistan Trade: Connectivity And Development – OpEd
12/01/2023
Afghanistan has exported more than $743 million, $207 million, and $23 million worth of goods to Pakistan, India, and Tajikistan, respectively. Pakistan is at the top of the list of Afghanistan’s export destinations because Afghanistan has done the most business with Pakistan.