Contours of Indo-US Strategic Partnership Under Trump 2.0
Usman Haider January 14, 2025
Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office appears to be a positive sign for the Indo-US strategic partnership
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Analysing Taliban Rule in Afghanistan
Ajwa Hijazi December 26, 2024
The fall of Kabul in August 2021 marked a pivotal moment in Afghanistan’s history, signifying the withdrawal of foreign troops and the Taliban’s
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Taliban Rule in Afghanistan: Between Challenges and Prospects
Haider Ali Khan December 20, 2024
Afghanistan stands at a crossroads, grappling with governance, international isolation, and economic challenges
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Future-Proofing Pakistan’s Foreign Policy in an Evolving Geopolitical Context
Ajwa Hijazi July 10, 2024
Situated in the heart of South Asia and central to significant economic corridors, Pakistan’s ambition to enhance regional connectivity and integration is contingent upon a foreign policy that adeptly navigates ever-evolving geopolitical dynamics. These include the Sino-US rivalry, instability in Afghanistan, India’s aggressive posture,
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Israel-Iran Standoff and Global Oil Prices
Zahra Niazi April 25, 2024
The war on Gaza since early October last year has had a limited impact on global oil prices, unlike the spike in oil prices that followed the war in Ukraine, as neither Israel nor the besieged Gaza Strip are significant oil producers.
For context, global Brent crude oil prices increased briefly after the initial violence in early October
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The Conundrum of TTP in Pak-Afghan Relations
Ajwa Hijazi April 18, 2024
Over several decades, Pak-Afghan relations have been characterised by phases of turbulence and stability. The current phase of bilateral relations is also marked by relative friction between the two neighbours. The primary reason for the strained relationship is Pakistan’s concern about either the inability or lack of will by the interim Afghan government to rein in Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
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