Blog 3 Columns

The U.S.-Iran Peace Process and the Lebanon Question 0
- Blog, Human Security
- July 15, 2026
The Lebanon issue is one of the biggest faultlines in the U.S.-Iran Peace Process. The peace talks began in April 2026 in Islamabad; however, the Israeli strikes on Lebanon halted the initial peace process. With a ‘fragile ceasefire’ between Iran and the U.S., and now the Lebanese government and Israel, Lebanon is the proving groundREAD MORE
Can National Security Override International Water Treaties? A Legal Analysis of India’s Suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty 0
- Blog, National Security
- July 15, 2026
Under international law, national security alone cannot justify the unilateral suspension of an international water treaty unless the treaty itself or the applicable rules of international law provide a legal basis for such action. The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is considered as one of the most enduring international water sharing agreements which was signed inREAD MORE
Evaluating Islamabad MOU through the prism of international law 0
- Blog, National Security
- July 15, 2026
The 2026 Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) presents an important opportunity for regional de-escalation, but its legal legitimacy ultimately depends on whether its key provisions comply with established principles of international law. Signed after a period of intense military tensions and regional instability between the United States and Iran, the MOU seeks to establish a frameworkREAD MORE

Is Pakistan emerging as a new middle power?0
- Blog, Economic Security
- June 24, 2026
Pakistan is showing all the features of being a middle power. Over the past several decades, Pakistan has frequently been seen as a state faced with challenges in terms of security, politics, and economy. Discussions have constantly depicted the state in the image of someone who was a passive participant to the events taking placeREAD MORE
Indian Media as a Hindrance in Pakistan–India Relations 0
- Blog, Economic Security
- June 24, 2026
Indian media acts as a spoiler in Pakistan India relations. Pakistan and India have same history, culture, languages and economic potential but both countries still have a lot of tensions, broader disputes and military confrontations. The governments, security establishments and historical grievances of Pakistan and India are often blamed for the relationship. However one importantREAD MORE
Pakistan’s Energy Crises: A Threat to Economic Security 0
- Blog, Economic Security
- June 24, 2026
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 0
- Blog, Economic Security
- June 24, 2026
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
THE FUTURE OF PAKISTAN INDIA RELATIONSHIP 0
- Blog, Economic Security
- June 24, 2026
Empires and states throughout history had feuds for centuries yet shared a prosperous future. In Europe, France and Germany have fought many battles over the centuries, including the Franco-Prussian War, World War I, and World War II. Yet, they conciliated and became the key architects of the European Union. Today, they are the closest economicREAD MORE
Can Pakistan and India Resume Dialogue?0
- Blog, Economic Security
- June 24, 2026
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

The U.S.-Iran Peace Process and the Lebanon Question 0