Pakistan’s expectations after the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan quickly turned into strategic anxiety. From TTP resurgence and Durand Line tensions to refugee disputes and China-backed diplomatic engagement, Pak-Afghan relations remain caught between conflict and cautious cooperation.Read More

Pakistan-Iran relations are entering a new phase shaped by regional conflicts, economic diplomacy, border security, and shifting global alignments. Despite historical mistrust and external pressures, both countries now see greater strategic value in cooperation.Read More

The Russia-Ukraine war has entered a new phase marked by drone warfare, failed diplomacy, and shifting European security priorities. From Operation Spiderweb to the Istanbul peace talks, the conflict now reflects the changing face of modern warfare and global power politics.Read More

The Paris Agreement stands as a landmark global climate accord aimed at limiting global warming and strengthening international cooperation. However, Trump’s withdrawal from the agreement exposed deep flaws in U.S. climate commitments, weakened multilateral trust, and opened space for alternative global climate leadership.Read More

The JCPOA once stood as a major diplomatic effort to limit Iran’s nuclear ambitions. However, its gradual erosion, the U.S. withdrawal, rising enrichment levels, and regional confrontations have pushed the Middle East into a new phase of uncertainty, deterrence politics, and strategic instability.Read More

Pakistan’s foreign policy witnessed notable developments in 2025, including stronger diplomatic engagement with major powers, renewed momentum in CPEC, enhanced ties with Saudi Arabia, and increased global relevance. This article explores the achievements, challenges, and unfinished business shaping Pakistan’s foreign policy landscape.Read More

The debate over creating new provinces in Pakistan raises important questions about federalism, governance, representation, and national unity. Supporters argue that smaller provinces can improve administration and empower neglected regions, while opponents fear ethnic division, economic burden, and a weaker centre.Read More

Populism in Europe is One Electoral Cycle Behind the United States: Impacts of Populism on EU Written By: Saad Nawaz   “The crisis consists precisely in the fact that the old is dying and the new cannot be born; in this interregnum a great variety of morbid symptoms appear.” Antonio Gramsci   Populism is reshaping...Read More

In an era defined by great-power rivalry, Pakistan finds itself navigating a delicate balance between its all-weather ally China and its historically complex but strategically important relationship with the United States of America. The May 2025 conflict with India underscored Islamabad’s reliance on Beijing for defence while simultaneously opening space for renewed engagement with Washington...Read More

Once a student decides to enter the corridors of Civil Services of Pakistan, they must clear the CSS examinations. However, aspirants often develop fears due to various myths about the CSS exams, which demotivate them. National Officers Academy (NOA) provides a platform through individual guidance, lectures, mock exams and evaluation that allows students to debunk...Read More