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Trump in Beijing and its significance for the Future of U.S.-China Relations 0
- Events, Blog
- June 3, 2026
The recent visit of U.S. President Donald Trump to China was far more than a ceremonial diplomatic engagement between two world leaders. It unfolded at a time when relations between Washington and Beijing remain deeply shaped by strategic competition, technological rivalry, and trade disputes. Despite these tensions, the visit demonstrated that both powers continue toREAD MORE
HOW INTERNATIONAL MEDIA IS VIEWING ALL PRAISE FOR ISLAMABAD 0
- Human Security, Blog
- June 3, 2026
An irony of the Iran crisis in 2026 is that the world's attention has turned to Islamabad. Over the past few months, Pakistan's diplomatic role has been the focus of attention of global media, regional commentators, and foreign policy analysts amid one of the Middle East's most critical periods. The image of Pakistan has alsoREAD MORE
Partners, Not Adversaries 0
- Events, Blog
- June 3, 2026
The US President’s visit to China marks a new era of détente and strategic cooperation, given that the two global powers interact through constructive engagement. This has been the first visit after Trump’s 2017 visit to China, which signifies the aspiration of escaping the Thucydides’ Trap from both sides. Both leaders have discussed multiple issues;READ MORE

Peace Prospects between Iran and the United States 0
- Human Security, Blog
- May 20, 2026
The prolonged conflict between Iran and the United States has rendered a complete peace difficult to achieve. But, there is a possibility of a limited peace to sustain, if both actors act rationally. The United States and Israel started an escalation against Iran on February 28, which has prolonged into more than 70 days ofREAD MORE
Due Process vs. Administrative Discretion 0
- Human Security, Blog
- May 14, 2026
The recent transfer of IHC Justices Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Babar Sattar, and Saman Rafat Imtiaz has stirred up a debate over judicial independence versus administrative authority. The government frames these moves as efficiency-driven adjustments under Article 200, however, legal critics question the impact on constitutional protections. The question surfaces: does this use of discretion indicateREAD MORE
Transit of Goods Order 2026: The Legal Road to Regional Integration 0
- Human Security, Blog
- May 14, 2026
The Transit of Goods Order 2026 is not merely another dry piece of legislation; but potentially a masterclass in using commercial law as a diplomatic scalpel. Pakistan is mitigating the unpredictability of the Strait of Hormuz and leveraging its location as a lucrative asset by establishing an essential land corridor for products from foreign countriesREAD MORE