Aid, Politics, and the War of Narratives in US-Pakistan Relations - A Case Study of Kerry Lugar Berman Act sheds light on how foreign aid – with political undercurrents – highlights the short-term interests of donors over long-term economic or social improvements in the recipient country.
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The Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS), Islamabad, is seeking a creative, results-driven & detail-oriented individual to work as Assistant Editor.
The book, written by CASS Advisor Dr Usman W Chohan, examines many different facets that appeal deeply to public value scholarship: value stability & transitions, inequalities within & between publics, necropolitics, disaster preparedness,
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In the evolving theatre of politics, narratives often take centre stage. When skillfully crafted and effectively delivered, they have the potential to manifest profound influence, yielding results that often surpass expectations. In the looming political landscape of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has successfully capitalised on the ‘Hindutva’ and ‘anti-Pakistan’ narratives, which have been the linchpin of his previous two election campaigns.
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The philosophy behind the JF-17 project was to develop a lightweight, single-engine, multi-role combat aircraft that could replace PAF’s ageing fighter fleet while fulfilling the dynamic requirements of an evolving battle space and also propel the nation on the road to self-reliance and thereby, hedge against geo-political tectonics.
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For a long time, India has projected itself as the world’s largest democracy. Western countries, driven by their economic and geopolitical interests, have often overlooked Indian, especially the present government’s human rights violations, persecution of minorities, curbs on media and even support for terrorist activities on foreign countries.
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The Middle East has traditionally remained a hotbed of regional conflicts and interstate rivalries which have almost always seen involvement of extra-regional forces. While the past decade has seen intensification of these conflicts and increased anxieties owing to perceived Iranian nuclear ambitions, there have also been major moments of
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In this era of information warfare, rapid communication tools, such as Facebook, Skype, Text, Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter, and WhatsApp, are frequently exploited by adversaries for communication and data sharing. Oxford Internet Institute reported that these platforms empower various entities to manipulate public opinion,
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Conflict can be healthy, positive, and even necessary – if regard for the common good drives non-violent opposition. Rooted in the belief that meaningful dissent is essential for progress and an equitable future, this article asserts that state-restrictions on dissent is both counterproductive and increasingly difficult in the digital age.
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The Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS), Islamabad, recognises the urgency of addressing these pressing issues and their interconnectedness. To foster a more informed and constructive discourse, CASS is planning to organise a series of seminars
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