In today’s globalized world, bilateral issues are no longer limited to two states. Any escalation or conflict quickly becomes the issue of regional security and stability. The recent US-Iran conflict possesses the same essence. It is no longer a conflict between the US and Iran only, but the security and stability of the whole middleREAD MORE
It is not the first time ever that Pakistan is playing a mediatory role in easing tensions between the two long-standing adversaries; however, this time the difference lies in its direct, cautious, and responsible approach. It dates to facilitating the secret U.S.-China rapprochement in 1971 to supporting peace efforts in Afghanistan and attempting to reduceREAD MORE
Humans have a long history of fighting wars and engaging in prolonged conflicts with enemies, so have empires and countries. Similarly, the conflict between United States and Iran is not a recent phenomenon; it dates backs to the Islamic Revolution in 1979, which overthrew the US backed Shah of Iran. Wars and armed conflicts haveREAD MORE
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
Economic interaction can create shared incentives for cooperation, buttress mutual economic interests, and provide a foundation for India and Pakistan to move toward more stable and constructive relations. In spite of the close location of these two nations and their shared history and economic complementarities, the level of trade and economic interaction between the twoREAD MORE
The Center for Law and Security (CLAS) held a seminar on “Lawfare and Pakistan” to analyse the role of law-fare in the modern world, evaluate Pakistan’s capacity to conduct and counter lawfare operations, and how to develop a set of operational objectives that Pakistan’s lawfare doctrine should look to attain.The chief guests of the eventREAD MORE