Economic Affairs & National Development

The Borrow-Bust Cycle

Pakistan has successfully stabilized its economy after mustering considerable effort during a grueling three-year period, which followed the multilayered crisis of 2022-23 that had causal factors ranging from domestic political friction to the global fallout of the Russo-Ukrainian War.

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Moratorium

Why Trump’s Nuclear Rhetoric Matters

On 30th October 2025, President Donald Trump announced resuming nuclear testing, stating, ‘Because of other countries’ testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis.

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Exercise Trishul

Is Another False Flag in the Offing?

On the cusp of the Bihar state elections, India has once again ramped up its belligerent rhetoric with Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh threatening to target Sindh through Sir Creek, and the Chief of Army Staff Dwivedi claiming that preparations for Operation Sindoor 2.0 have already begun.

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deterrence

Extended Deterrence on Trial

The concept of deterrence is being tested in these times. Among other factors, the intricacies of alliance politics add nuance and complexity to deterrence paradigms, particularly extended deterrence

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