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East Asia and Beijing's silent offensive
China has been the largest trading partner of ASEAN for more than a decade now. This is not simply an economic…
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Abdullah Hafeez
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The Chinese way of detente: Disciplining India without confrontation
The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting", wrote Sun Tzu more than 2 thousands years ago in his…
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The Sahel's strategic pivot: From Francafrique to DragonBear partnership
In the recent years, Sahel, an African region infamous for the insurgency, climate migration, poverty, and the…
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Fragile foundation, enduring spirit: Pakistan's odyssey of survival
This article is based on a book review and is the second in the series which aims to simplify the complex yet useful…
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The making of Pakistan: A hermeneutic reflection on nationhood and identity
In the modern history of South Asia, the creation of Pakistan is one of the most debated topic that often triggers…
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Keynes vs. Hayek: Epistemic clash shaping contemporary int'l political economy
Economics play a very important role in our daily lives. It is not just about markets, numbers, graphs, and…
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Understanding Hasbara: The disinformation arm of Israel
In a modern warfare, tanks, bullets, and missiles are no longer the sole arbiters of strength. Instead, perception…
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Poland-Germany border dispute: A test for EU migration governance
On July 7, Poland imposed border controls with Lithuania and Germany. This move is authorized under the Schengen…
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Drones, druze and deterrence: Israel's post-Assad doctrine
Recently, the Israeli Air Force conducted coordinated and well-organized strikes deep inside the Syrian territory. This…
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Performing the self : Gender, society, and the politics of expression
As it is clear from the term, gender is a distinct concept from that of sex. Former is a nurtured thing, while the…
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Ajit Doval: The chief architect of India's transnational terror machine
The 5th Indian National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, is alleged is be the chief architect of Indian state-sponsored…
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Beijing's South Asia pivot: Towards a SAARC alternative?
On June 19, 2025, a trilateral meeting was held in Kunming, China. High-level delegates from China, Bangladesh, and…
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Kabul River Basin: A test case for Pakistan, Afghanistan water diplomacy
South Asia is known for its water scarcity. In the previous century, unpredicted drafts claimed the lives of millions…
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Revival of Taliban's shadow diplomacy
The shadow diplomacy refers to an unofficial and informal efforts made by the non-state actors, insurgents, parallel…
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Trump's reverse Nixon policy is not feasible
Trump's posture towards Russia shows the operationalization of "Reverse Nixon" policy. In other words, he is attempting…
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Glasnost, nationalism, and humanitarian fallout: Case studies from Baltic, Caucasus and Ukraine
Here arises a question: what was the need for introducing such policies that contrasted with the ideological…
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Pakistan-United States alignment during the Cold War: A foreign policy analysis
There arises a question: why did Pakistan choose the USA instead of the Soviet Union even though the latter invited…
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The cultural diplomacy of South Korea
Korean culture or K-Pop has gain a lot of global attention particularly after the outbreak of COVID-19. It is growing…