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  • Is India’s Nuclear Programme Safe Enough?

    Is India’s Nuclear Programme Safe Enough?0

    The Indian Nuclear programme is facing concerns over its safety including the potential for accidents, natural disasters, and security threats such as buying and selling of radioactive materials in the black market. The government has made efforts to incorporate lessons learned from global nuclear incidents, but public perception of safety varies, and there are ongoingREAD MORE
  • Deliberations and Outcomes of the 79th Session of the UNGA

    Deliberations and Outcomes of the 79th Session of the UNGA0

    The 2024 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Summit, held in New York, was dominated by discussions on critical global challenges, including ongoing conflicts, climate change, and technological advancements. The summit, marking the 79th session of the UNGA, saw leaders addressing crises such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the war in Ukraine, and violence in Sudan, amongREAD MORE
  • Can UN still claim its role of Global Peacemaking?

    Can UN still claim its role of Global Peacemaking?0

    The United Nations has long ceased to function as the global peacemaker it was intended to be. The ongoing Indian cruel acts in Kashmir, following Russia-Ukraine conflicts with the latest Israel’s aggression against Palestine having an extended out-reach to Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen reveal that the UN, while designed as a beacon of diplomacy andREAD MORE
  • One year to Gaza Carnage: Role of Arab states and International Community

    One year to Gaza Carnage: Role of Arab states and International Community0

    One-year anniversary of Israel’s brutality in Gaza marks on October 7th 2024 and we as a part of international community have failed to put it to a halt. The year has passed; subtle silence of Arab world and international community has made Gaza echoed with the horrific sounds of bombs and out-cries of infants. TheREAD MORE
  • Merit vs Seniority Principle

    Merit vs Seniority Principle0

    The principles of seniority and merit for the elevation of Judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, have their merits and challenges, and the optimal solution may lie in finding a balanced approach that values both experience and capability. The debate between merit and seniority came to prominence during the case of Al-Jehad Trust v.READ MORE
  • SCO in Pakistan: Can it bring Normalcy in Indo Pak Relations?

    SCO in Pakistan: Can it bring Normalcy in Indo Pak Relations?0

    Pakistan will host the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in October 2024, marking an important diplomatic event in the region. As the rotating chair of the SCO, Pakistan has extended invitations to all member countries, including India. Notably, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited, which could open avenues for regional dialogue betweenREAD MORE
  • Explainer: Shanghai Cooperation Organization

    Explainer: Shanghai Cooperation Organization0

    Introduction The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is an intergovernmental organization established in Shanghai in 2001 that at the time comprised of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Initially created as a platform for building trust and demilitarizing borders, the organization's objectives have since broadened encompassing greater economic cooperation, enhancing trade and intelligence sharing. Today,READ MORE
  • Regional Stability and Effectiveness of SCO

    Regional Stability and Effectiveness of SCO0

    Pakistan is all set to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in October, attention is focused on the potential impact of India-Pakistan relations on its success. The SCO is primarily a security and economic bloc with a growing international profile, faces challenges in maintaining its relevance and effectiveness, especially given the geopolitical tensions betweenREAD MORE
  • Bangladesh after Hasina: What’s the way forward?

    Bangladesh after Hasina: What’s the way forward?0

    Bangladesh faces the challenge of navigating a future that upholds the democratic aspirations championed by its young student protesters while also fostering the stability essential for the nation’s ongoing economic and political turmoil. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s troubles began when a group of young student protesters called for the abolition of the unjust quotaREAD MORE

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