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Newspaper Article by Hamza Riffat Hussain 09/11/2020

The Biden Presidency and the Middle East Question

A helicopter stands guard in the southernmost area of Naqoura, by the border with Israel, Naqoura, Lebanon, October 14, 2020. /Getty Images. A resounding victory in the U.S. elections of 2020 after the vote count in Pennsylvania resulted in Democrat…

Newspaper Article by IPRI 15/04/2019

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Trump-Israel Nexus

President of the US Donald Trump has signed a presidential proclamation on March 25, 2019 saying the US recognizes Israel’s sovereignty over Golan Heights. This is the third time in sixteen months when Trump has taken a controversial decision in the Middle…

Newspaper Article by IPRI 06/03/2019

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Trump’s military doctrine and its implications

None of the presidents in American history has scuttled so many agreements as Donald Trump did in the past two years. The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Paris Climate Agreement, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA),…

Newspaper Article by maryam 23/06/2017

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Qatar and Greater Politics

As the crisis situation engulfs the Gulf region once again, the world witnesses emergence of blocs and alliances. The diplomatic cut off between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and UAE has come shortly after the unity and power display at Riyadh…

Newspaper Article by Khalid Hussain Chandio 31/05/2017

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Trump’s Maiden Visit to KSA

For the US and its Western partners, the Middle East has been one of the most important regions of the world since the end of World War II. The last seven decades of the geo-politics in Middle East have witnessed increased US…

IPRI Review by Amna Ejaz Rafi 11/07/2016

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Completion of CPEC: Impact on Pakistan’s Strategic Position and Economy

Introduction An IPRI Review meeting on “Completion of CPEC: Impact on Pakistan’s Strategic Position and Economy” was held at IPRI conference hall on April 26, 2016. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), linking Gwadar to China’s Western city of Kashgar was viewed optimistically. It was…

Newspaper Article by IPRI 02/02/2016

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Oil, Economy and the Middle East

Oil, Economy and Middle East - Asiya Mahar Friday, January 15, 2016 - Oil has remained a driver of economy, a geo-strategic non-renewable energy resource, and a commodity that even today affects everyone. Economists opine that there has been paradigm shift in oil…

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CPEC — A GAME CHANGER

CHINA-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is the leading project of China’s ambitious vision for a modern reconstruction of the Silk Road. The development will offer a glimpse into how China plans to realize the Belt and Road Initiative, while success will boost confidence…

Panel Discussion by IPRI 01/01/2016

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Post-Event Report of Visit of an Italian Ce.S.I. Delegation to IPRI

An Italian Ce.S.I. Delegation comprising of Professor Andrea Margelletti, Mr. Gabriele Lacovino and Ms. Francesca Manenti visited IPRI on November 20th, 2015 for an In-House discussion on subjects of mutual interest. President IPRI welcomed Italian delegation and said that their last visit was…

Newspaper Article by khalid 23/11/2015

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Beyond Paris attacks

When Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif visited the French Embassy in Islamabad on November 17 to extended condolences for the lives lost during the Paris attacks, French Ambassador to Pakistan HE Martine Dorance said that the French people and government had a lot…

The Biden Presidency and the Middle East Question

Trump-Israel Nexus

Trump’s military doctrine and its implications

Qatar and Greater Politics

Trump’s Maiden Visit to KSA

Completion of CPEC: Impact on Pakistan’s Strategic Position and Economy

Oil, Economy and the Middle East

CPEC — A GAME CHANGER

Post-Event Report of Visit of an Italian Ce.S.I. Delegation to IPRI

Beyond Paris attacks

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