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Are Tariff Wars Coming?0
- Blog, Human Security
- December 5, 2024
Intense discussion has been generated by Donald Trump's tariff policy during his first term and in the run-up to his second. His strategy for dealing with foreign trade centers on using tariffs as a weapon to support homegrown industry, close revenue disparities, and fight drug trafficking and illegal immigration. These policies, however, have a bigREAD MORE
Are Environment Laws of Pakistan Inefficient 0
- Blog, Human Security
- December 3, 2024
The environment laws of Pakistan are not inefficient though there are gaps in this legislation at grass root level. Lahore has recently been declared the most polluted city of the world, second only to New Delhi. The menace of smog has similarly disturbed the lives of millions living in the country. This sparked controversy overREAD MORE
How Smog is threatening human security in Pakistan?0
- Blog, Human Security
- December 3, 2024
Smog, a severe form of air pollution composed of smoke and fog, poses a serious threat to human security in Pakistan. Major cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Faisalabad experience intense smog, particularly in the winter months. This environmental issue is exacerbated by rapid industrialization, vehicular emissions, and agricultural burning. This article aims to answer howREAD MORE

Bridging the gap through Climate Diplomacy 0
- Blog, Human Security
- December 2, 2024
Smog diplomacy is not a panacea for the decades-old traditional rivalry between Pakistan and India, but it is a pragmatic starting point to ease deep-seated tensions. India and Pakistan can potentially mend ties on climate change, as the environmental crisis presents an apolitical, mutually existential challenge that transcends traditional rivalries. Both nations face severe consequencesREAD MORE
Pakistan’s financial Relationship with the U.S: Development or Dependence?0
- Blog, National Security
- November 15, 2024
Pakistan's financial relationship with the United States has historically been characterized by both development and dependence, though the balance between the two has shifted more towards ‘dependence’ over time due to changing geopolitical circumstances and national priorities. The US became an important strategic ally in exchange for heavy financial assistance, due to which Pakistan often compromisedREAD MORE
U.S. Strategic Influence VS. China’s Economic Engagement: Pakistan’s Choices?0
- Blog, National Security
- November 15, 2024
Pakistan surely knows how to strike a fine balance between the U.S. and China, two great powers and major competitors, instead of placing all of its eggs in the same basket. It is in Pakistan’s best national interest to hold on to this intricate balance as the former backs its defense and security needs whileREAD MORE