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The Quagmire of Failed Diplomacy in the Middle East 0
- Blog, Human Security
- May 7, 2024
War and conflict escalation are often the result of failed diplomacy. The current scenario of the Middle East presents a situation in which diplomacy’s active role is nowhere to be seen. It has become an anarchic region, whereby prevalence of historical grievances, deep-rooted distrust, and escalating violence, presents formidable challenges to diplomacy. The failure toREAD MORE
Military Cooperation between China and Pakistan in managing CPEC Security 0
- Blog, National Security
- April 25, 2024
Military Cooperation between China and Pakistan is as significant as the paramount strategic importance of CPEC itself. The wave of terrorism has resurfaced once again in Pakistan and both major stakeholders are, unfortunately, paying the cost. Countering terrorism has regained prominence in Pakistan, particularly in response to mounting Chinese concerns about ongoing insecurity along theREAD MORE
Why is CPEC Security Crucial to its Stakeholders?0
- Blog, National Security
- April 25, 2024
China Pakistan Economic Corridor is a framework of regional connectivity and economic cooperation between China and Pakistan. It provides China with a land route to the Arabian Sea, bypassing the Malacca Strait, a strategic chokepoint vulnerable to disruptions. This offers a more secure and efficient route for trade with the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Additionally, CPEC opens access to Pakistan's abundant natural resources, like copper and rare earth minerals, crucial for China’s growing industries. It allows China to export its infrastructure, expertise and manufactured goods to Pakistan. The project creates jobs in China and stimulates economic growth. CPECREAD MORE

TTP Resurgence – What went wrong?0
- Blog, National Security
- April 16, 2024
The rise in terror related incidents in Pakistan highlights Islamabad’s failure to implement the National Action Plan and also the absence of clarity in Pakistan’s Afghanistan policy. For nearly two decades, TTP had spread terror in the country with horrendous attacks targeting minorities, sectarian minorities, universities, schools, government and military installations. The deadliest attack conductedREAD MORE
What Strategy Could be More Effective on Pakistan’s Western Borders: Cooperation or Operations?0
- Blog, National Security
- April 16, 2024
While a proactive military approach can address immediate threats, fostering cooperation offers a more sustainable solution for long-term goals. However, this cooperation must be contingent on safeguarding Pakistan’s national interests. Pakistan has vulnerable and porous shared western borders with Afghanistan and Iran. The issues range from transnational terrorism, drug trafficking, and border skirmishes to infiltration, terror financing and human trafficking. These challenges demandREAD MORE
Pakistan’s attack inside Afghanistan: Implications for Pak-Afghan Relations 0
- Blog, National Security
- April 16, 2024
The future of Pak-Afghan relations is fraying back to the past. The recent airstrikes by Pakistan on Afghan soil have significantly strained the already fragile bilateral ties. Pak-Afghan relationship holds a complex history, marked by periods of cooperation, mistrust, and conflict. Incidents of Pakistan's attacks inside Afghanistan spans several decades, often intertwined with geopolitical dynamics,READ MORE