The shift from “America First” to “America’s First” captures a deeper transformation in U.S. power rhetoric—from prioritizing national interests toward a more transactional and possessive approach to alliances, trade, security and global influence.Read More

The United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, WHO and UNFPA reflects a broader shift from multilateral cooperation toward an America First, state-centric foreign policy. This article examines its implications for climate governance, global health, international institutions and the future of the liberal international order.Read More

Pakistan–US relations are witnessing renewed convergence in counterterrorism, trade, critical minerals and defence cooperation. Yet structural constraints involving China, India and great-power competition raise a crucial question: is the latest rapprochement a durable partnership or another phase of strategic pragmatism?Read More

Yemen has become a battlefield for regional power, shaped by state fragmentation, Houthi influence, proxy warfare and competing Saudi and Emirati ambitions. The article examines the historical conflict, Saudi-UAE rivalry, the Southern Transitional Council and Yemen’s strategic geography.Read More

The US–Israel–Iran conflict presents Pakistan with serious security, economic and diplomatic challenges while creating an opportunity to revive its role as a middle-power mediator. The article examines Pakistan’s strategic choices, regional vulnerabilities and potential role in promoting dialogue and stability.Read More

An American war with Iran could reshape global power politics by stretching US military resources, increasing Europe's energy vulnerability and creating strategic opportunities for China and Russia. This article examines whether the conflict could accelerate the transition from American primacy towards a multipolar world order.Read More

The US-Iran war is reshaping Gulf security, energy markets and regional geopolitics. This article examines the Strait of Hormuz crisis, pressure on GCC economies, capital flight, the revival of Iran-GCC rivalry and the emerging strategic order in the Gulf.Read More

Global military spending has surpassed $2.7 trillion amid great-power rivalry, regional wars, nuclear modernisation and technological competition. This article examines the new global arms race, its impact on international peace, and strategic pathways for restoring restraint, arms control and stability.Read More

China is expanding its global influence through the yuan, BRI, CIPS, military modernisation, technology and new international institutions. This article examines whether Beijing's growing economic, diplomatic and strategic power is laying the foundations of a parallel world order.Read More

Pakistan's renewed wave of terrorism threatens national security, CPEC, foreign investment and regional stability. This article examines the TTP challenge, Afghanistan factor, CPEC security and the strategic reforms needed to transform Pakistan's counterterrorism and security paradigm.Read More