Diplomacy
Pakistan and India Rapprochement
News reports about backdoor contacts between Pakistan and India have recently emerged and the flexibility in statements by the government officials of the two states also suggest
May 4, 2021
Publications
Economy
The Big Bazooka
In the past few years, Pakistan has also faced the brunt of an IMF “bazooka” in a terrible manner. An Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for a paltry
May 3, 2021
Cyber
Is Pakistan’s Cyber Security Strong Enough to Protect the Country?
The authors highlight the vulnerabilities within Pakistan’s cyber-security system. There are cyber laws in place by the government, however, they do not adequately understand the growing sophistication
May 2, 2021
National Security
Quetta Attack: Lessons for Pakistan
Pakistan witnessed a very significant decline in acts of terrorism over the past few years. Reduction in terrorism-related violence was mainly attributable to decisions by the political
May 1, 2021
Defence
Turkey and the S-400 Crisis
Failing to secure a deal with the United States (US) and other NATO countries for an air defense system, Turkey turned to Russia for the S-400 air
May 1, 2021
COVID
The Funeral Pyres
The funeral pyres are burning brightly across India these days, as 3 lakh daily cases and nearly 3000 daily coronavirus deaths are being reported in the official
April 28, 2021
Diplomacy
Pakistan-India Peace Initiative
An agreement between the Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan marked the beginning of yet another round of peace talks between the two countries
April 23, 2021
Afghanistan
The Ghost of Afghanistan Past: A Challenge for the Biden Administration
Following signing of a peace agreement between the US government and Afghan Taliban on February 29, 2020, which established a timetable for withdrawal of US forces from
April 23, 2021
Economic Affairs & National Development
Economic Security in a World Context
“Apart from winning the war, there is no task facing society today so important as the elimination of economic insecurity,” wrote the famed economist Abba Lerner in
April 19, 2021
Domestic Economy
Economic Corridors like CPEC: A Vital Element of National Security
Connectivity is vital for generating revenue and prosperity not just for a single state but the region as a whole. Connectivity opens new doors of regional integration
April 16, 2021
