National Security

Longevity of the ceasefire between India and Pakistan 0
- Blog, National Security
- May 27, 2025
The longevity of the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan hinges on sustained diplomatic engagement, mutual trust-building, and addressing the underlying issues that have historically fueled tensions. After months of rising conflict between the two nuclear-armed states, a ceasefire was arranged with U.S. help. After 26 people were killed in an attack in Indian-administered KashmirREAD MORE
The Domestic Politics of India and War Hysteria with Pakistan 0
- Blog, National Security
- May 21, 2025
The domestic politics of India and the war hysteria surrounding Pakistan are inextricably linked with each other. The escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan is not merely a reflection of territorial disputes or ideological differences but is also a product of the political mechanisms within India that exploit nationalism for electoral gain. The politicalREAD MORE
Unequal Land Distribution Exacerbates food insecurity in Pakistan 0
- Blog, National Security
- April 22, 2025
The unequal land distribution is a hidden driver of food insecurity in Pakistan. In the heart of Pakistan's persistent food insecurity lies an issue, often overlooked in policy discussions: the unequal distribution of agricultural land. The majority of Pakistan's population relies on agriculture for survival; although, it has a significant share in GDP as anREAD MORE

Trade and Tariff War: What’s Next for Pakistan’s Economy?0
- Blog, National Security
- April 22, 2025
The active trade and tariff wars between world’s two biggest economies, maybe a wake-up call for Pakistan to diversify its economic and strategic partners in order to survive through this and future tariff chaos. Undoubtedly, the tariff war 2.0 creates multiple challenges and opportunities together with the necessity for Pakistan to demonstrate strategic flexibility asREAD MORE
Land constraints for Agriculture of Pakistan: Way forward 0
- Blog, National Security
- April 22, 2025
Pakistan's agricultural sector is integral to its economy, contributing approximately 18.5% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employing around 38.5% of the labor force. It is confronted with a range of complex challenges that significantly hinder its growth and long-term sustainability. There are a few key constraints, such as land fragmentation, inefficient irrigation systems,READ MORE
Is Pak-U.S. cooperation expected in counterterrorism under Trump?0
- Blog, National Security
- April 4, 2025
President Donald Trump’s second term may see a cooperation amongst Pak-U.S. against terrorism, subject to the two states finding grounds of commonality concerning prominent terrorist targets. IS-KP (Islamic state Khorasan Province) is a rising threat for both U.S. and Pakistan. TTP (Tehreek e Taliban) is also amongst the biggest terrorist threats along with the BalochREAD MORE