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September 6, 2026China, China-Russia Relations, Chinese Foreign Policy, Geopolitics, Multipolar World Order, Realpolitik, Russia Ukraine War, Russo-Ukrainian Conflict, Ukraine War, US-China Rivalry, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping

Role of China in Russo-Ukrainian Conflict | A Case of Realpolitik

Explore China’s strategic role in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, its partnership with Russia, rivalry with the United States, peace diplomacy and...

September 5, 2026Democracy, Democratic Institutions, Elections Act 2017, Electoral Integrity, Electoral Reforms, Governance, Pakistan Elections, Pakistan Politics, Political Leadership, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey Politics, Turkish Elections

Turkish Elections & Lessons for Pakistan | Democracy, Electoral Integrity & Political Leadership

Turkey’s 2023 elections offer important lessons for Pakistan on electoral integrity, democratic continuity and institutional trust. Explore how credible elections,...

September 3, 2026Geopolitics, International Relations, Kremlin, Military Rebellion, Putin Future, Russia, Russia Ukraine War, Russian Politics, Vladimir Putin, Wagner Group, Wagner Mutiny, Yevgeny Prigozhin

Wagner’s Mutiny & Cracks in Kremlin: Debating the Future of Putin

The Wagner Group mutiny exposed vulnerabilities within Russia’s political and security establishment. Explore Prigozhin’s rebellion, cracks within the Kremlin, the...

September 2, 2026Abdel Fattah Burhan, Africa, Darfur Crisis, Geopolitics, Hemedti, Humanitarian Crisis, Rapid Support Forces, RSF, SAF, Sudan Civil War, Sudan Conflict, Sudan Crisis

Sudan Crisis: Decoding the Conflict, Power Struggle & Humanitarian Crisis

The Sudan crisis has evolved into a devastating struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. Explore...

September 1, 2026Article 99, Coffee Club, Global Governance, International Relations, Pakistan and UN, Security Council, UN General Assembly, UN Reforms, United Nations, United Nations Charter, Uniting for Consensus, UNSC Reform, Veto Power

From Vision to Reality: Why the United Nations Needs Radical Reform

Is the United Nations equipped for the realities of the 21st century? Explore the UN’s structural shortcomings, Security Council controversies,...

August 30, 2026BISP, Climate Vulnerability, Economic Development, HIES 2024-25, Human Development, Inflation, Pakistan Economy, Pakistan Poverty, Poverty Alleviation, Poverty Crisis in Pakistan, Social Protection, Unemployment in Pakistan

Pakistan’s Rising Poverty Crisis: Policy & Development Dilemma

Pakistan’s rising poverty reflects inflation, unemployment, declining household incomes, weak human capital and structural policy gaps. Explore its causes, consequences,...

August 29, 20262030 Agenda, Climate Action Pakistan, Human Development, Pakistan Development, Pakistan SDG Progress, SDG 2030, SDG Implementation, SDG Index, SDGs Pakistan, Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainable Development Pakistan

Sustainable Development Goals: Tracking Pakistan’s Progress

Pakistan’s journey towards the Sustainable Development Goals reflects both progress and persistent challenges. Explore the country’s SDG performance, implementation gaps,...

August 27, 2026BISP, Climate Vulnerability, Economic Development, Economic Policy, HIES 2024-25, Human Development, Inflation in Pakistan, Pakistan Development, Pakistan Economy, Pakistan Poverty, Poverty Crisis in Pakistan, Poverty Estimation 2024-25, Social Protection, Unemployment in Pakistan

Pakistan’s Rising Poverty Crisis: Policy & Development Dilemma

Pakistan’s poverty rate is rising again amid inflation, unemployment, declining real incomes and structural weaknesses. This analysis examines the causes,...

August 25, 2026Administrative Reforms, Article 140-A, Article 239, Constitutional Reforms, Hazara Province, Local Government, New Provinces in Pakistan, Pakistan Federalism, Pakistan Politics, Provincial Autonomy, Seraiki Province, South Punjab Province

Reimagining Pakistan’s Map: The Debate over New Provinces

The debate over new provinces in Pakistan raises critical questions about governance, representation, ethnic identity, resource distribution and federalism. This...

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