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

National Officers Academy (NOA academy) has a very detailed and practical CSS preparation strategy. It all starts with a 3-day seminar, of which the first 2 days are free. In the first day, students learn the basics of CSS examinations and what they entail, such as, what it is and who can attempt it. They...Read More

National Officers Academy was created for help with the preparation of CSS, PMS and PCS examinations. Part of the preparation process includes evaluation in multiple forms. It is naïve to believe that one can take classes for preparation but not practice the exam or participate in tests to evaluate themselves and their standing in order...Read More