China’s role in the Middle East is expanding beyond energy imports. Through the Belt and Road Initiative, strategic partnerships, diplomacy and humanitarian engagement, Beijing is emerging as an important regional...
Pakistan’s political system reflects a widening gap between the state and its citizens. Social contract theory helps explain how weak institutions, disputed elections and declining public trust have contributed to...
Sheikh Hasina’s removal transformed Bangladesh’s domestic politics and regional relations. The country must now balance Indian, Chinese and Western interests while protecting its economic progress and national interests.
Pakistan’s agriculture sector faces climate change, water scarcity, soil degradation, high input costs and supply-chain weaknesses. SIFC can help modernize farming through investment, technology, infrastructure and export promotion.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has developed through decades of war, displacement and failed peace efforts. The October 2023 escalation brought widespread destruction, regional instability and a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
China and Russia are strengthening their economic, diplomatic and strategic cooperation to challenge US dominance and support the emergence of a multipolar world.
The expanding China-Russia partnership reflects a shared effort to challenge US dominance, strengthen economic and military cooperation, and promote a more multipolar global order.
Pakistan possesses a young population, growing startup culture and strong freelancing potential. However, better policies, infrastructure, education and investment are needed to unlock its IT economy.
Pakistan’s successful hosting of the SCO Summit in Islamabad provided an opportunity to strengthen regional partnerships, promote economic connectivity and improve its global diplomatic image.
COP29 brought world leaders together in Baku to strengthen global climate action. Pakistan highlighted climate finance, adaptation, renewable energy, water management and climate justice as key priorities.
CPEC Phase-II offers Pakistan major opportunities in industrialization, agriculture, trade, renewable energy, and regional connectivity, but security, political instability, debt pressure, and regulatory hurdles remain key challenges.
India’s recent notices to Pakistan have placed the Indus Waters Treaty under renewed pressure, raising legal, diplomatic, and water security concerns for both countries.
