Wajeeha Ashfaq

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  • Pakistan’s Energy Crises: A Threat to Economic Security

    Pakistan’s Energy Crises: A Threat to Economic Security0

    The war in the Middle East has a high toll on Pakistan in terms of economic pressures and insecurity. Pakistan lies at the crossroads of the Middle East and South Asia; therefore, Pakistan cannot treat the war as a distant geopolitical conflict. Rather, Pakistan’s economy has been in a constant decline since the beginning ofREAD MORE
  • Pakistan’s Role as a Mediator in the U.S.-Iran Conflict

    Pakistan’s Role as a Mediator in the U.S.-Iran Conflict0

    The emergence of Pakistan as a mediator in the U.S.-Iran negotiations is a significant development in Middle Eastern Politics. Pakistan's role as a mediator is a geopolitical and structural opportunity as well as a strategic rebranding, as it became a facilitator in one of the most complex conflicts between Washington and Tehran. One important stepREAD MORE
  • Can Pakistan and India Resume Dialogue?

    Can Pakistan and India Resume Dialogue?0

    Pakistan and India can still act as responsible neighbours despite the persistent history of confrontation. The relations between India and Pakistan reached a complete stalemate after the confrontation of May 2025. It has been more than a year since the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, and a complete deadlock on both sides. However, thereREAD MORE
  • Impact of U.S.-China Relations on Pakistan

    Impact of U.S.-China Relations on Pakistan0

    Cooperation between the United States and China could likely result in greater opportunities for Pakistan. The reduced hostility between both countries may have stabilizing consequences for the region. The intensification of rivalry, however, could lead to challenges for Pakistan, including its policy of balancing and the overall stability of the region. While Pakistan still hasREAD MORE

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