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Has Pakistan Emerged as a Significant Middle power Through U.S. Iran Mediation?0
- Blog, National Security
- July 15, 2026
It is quite significant in Pakistan’s history to be recognised as a peacemaker and an emerging middle power through its diplomatic mediatory role. This was done by leveraging its strategic relationships, military credibility, and regional consensus-building to de-escalate one of the most volatile conflicts in the Middle East. Pakistan's successful mediation between the United StatesREAD 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

The US-Iran conflict: Impact on Pakistan’s Economic Security 0
- Blog, Economic Security, National Security
- June 18, 2026
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
Impact of U.S.-China Relations on Pakistan 0
- Blog, Economic Security, National Security
- June 16, 2026
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
Can Economics Bridge the Divide? Trade Relations under Modi’s India 0
- Blog, Economic Security, National Security
- June 16, 2026
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