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Newspaper Article by Noor ul Ain 22/02/2023

Indo-Pacific Strategic Developments: Implications for South Asia

The South Asian region- home to 25% of the global population – is marked by deteriorating socio-economic conditions and volatile domestic political environments. The region also lags behind in terms of connectivity and bilateral trade. One of the reasons for bilateralism and…

Newspaper Article by gulshan 08/01/2021

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SAARC And CPEC: Preparing For Future – OpEd

The theoretical approaches of international relations such as Complex Interdependence and Regionalism explore the strategic dimensions associated with the economic corridors. Regionalism brings agreed-upon regional commitments into limelight in order to foster regional coordination for transforming pledges into actions. Through the process…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 07/10/2019

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Pakistan-China Relations

https://arynews.tv/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/CPEC.jpg. Pakistan and China bilateral relations established in May 1951, have progressed over the years. During the 1970s, Pakistan played the role of a facilitator in normalizing China-US relations. The US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger meeting with President Zhou Enlai in Beijing…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 26/08/2019

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India, the attention seeker

In June last year, the BJP government pulled out of a coalition with the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party. Afterwards, India-occupied Jammu and Kashmir was put under governor’s rule. New Delhi’s latest move to abrogate Article 370 of the Indian constitution has ended the special…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 07/03/2019

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CPEC dividends

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Indo-Pacific reflect the emerging power dynamics globally. The BRI focus is on economics and regional connectivity. The “Indo-Pacific” strategy led by the US / and allies supports India’s larger role in Asia Pacific. Pakistan as…

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CPEC and Saudi Arabia

After Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Saudi Arabia, very major news came that Saudi Arabia was a new partner in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The significant one to make out of Imran Khan’s visit to Saudi Arabia is the fact…

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Pakistan and its Villains

Looking at Pakistan’s short political history, whether, it was martial law or civilian government, the country has continued to march forward, while brushing aside adversarial elements and surviving through external aggression. The critics have always been apprehensive about Pakistan Armed Forces, apparently, military’s…

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The CPEC debate

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is an economic initiative aimed at promoting trade and regional connectivity. The environment, in which CPEC will operate has opportunities, the states through the corridor will link up and fulfill the energy needs. However, there are existential…

International by IPRI 04/12/2018

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One-Day joint IPRI-SAM Seminar on “Current Geopolitical Trends in the Region and Prospects for Deeper Relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan”

Post-Event Report One-Day IPRI-SAM Seminar “Current Geopolitical Trends in the Region and Prospects for Deeper Relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan” General: A one-day joint IPRI-SAM (Islamabad Policy Research Institute-Azerbaijan Centre for Strategic Studies) Seminar on “Current Geopolitical Trends in the Region and…

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Moving Forward

The proponents of a weak Pakistan opine that the societal divide on ethnic and sectarian lines, skewed educational system and rampant corruption have reinforced imbalances within the society. While the advocates of a strong resilient Pakistan are confident about the country’s future. William Darlymple…

Indo-Pacific Strategic Developments: Implications for South Asia

SAARC And CPEC: Preparing For Future – OpEd

Pakistan-China Relations

India, the attention seeker

CPEC dividends

CPEC and Saudi Arabia

Pakistan and its Villains

The CPEC debate

One-Day joint IPRI-SAM Seminar on “Current Geopolitical Trends in the Region and Prospects for Deeper Relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan”

Moving Forward

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