Harnessing the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Tiger
Saba Shahid
It has already been established that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) offers Pakistan an opportunity for both economic and human development. However, we need to go beyond the...
Kissinger in China Preserving his Diplomatic Legacy: A Centennial Milestone
Rabia Akhtar
The historical significance of Henry Kissinger's visit to China and subsequent meeting with the Chinese President Xi Jinping cannot be overstated. As...
Of Militarism, Coercive Diplomacy and Limited Successes: U.S. Foreign Policy Post-9/11
Syed Ali Zia Jaffery
“Diplomacy: the art of restraining power.” Henry Kissinger
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A State in Crisis: Sri Lanka’s Road from Post-War Resurgence to Political Dissension
Priyanka Moonesinghe
On October 26, President Maithripala Sirisena removed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe from office overnight, appointing his former foe, Mahinda Rajapaksa, as prime minister instead. Wickremesinghe refused to leave...
The Bullying Swagger
Cheryl Rofer
Before Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo posted his Instagram account featuring “swagger,” he had repeated the word several times. The first Instagram photo is a mock seal for...
Interview of Tahir Rasheed: Climate Change Is the Most Pressing Issue for Pakistan: Tahir...
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Tahir Rasheed is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of South Punjab Forest Company (SPFC) – a subsidiary of the Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries Department, Government of the...
Pakistan’s foreign policy towards the Indian Ocean Region
Maria Bastos
The visibility of Pakistan in the Indian Ocean Region has been somewhat enhanced since the launch of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), nearly three years ago. This...
Pakistan Politico Interview with Amb. Riffat Masood, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of...
Amb. Riffat Masood is Pakistan's Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran. As a veteran diplomat, Amb.Riffat has served Pakistan at important appointments at the Foreign Office and Pakistan's...
The Growing Threat of Geopolitical and Sectarian Tensions in the Region
Qadir Khan Yousafzai
Iranian aversion to the US and its presence in the Middle East, is endless. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatullah Ali Khamenei, has demanded of Iraq to send American...
The NSS and the QCG: Sustainability for Afghanistan post 2017.
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The Trump administration’s national security strategy of 2017 with its South Asia section on page 50, prioritizes sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan. The harsh wording against...
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