Aleena Afzal

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I am Aleena Afzal, a final-year BS International Relations student at Air University, Islamabad. Previously, I interned at the Institute of Strategic Studies, where I researched the ethical challenges of autonomous weapons and the role of the UN, and the impact of social media on conflict policy, as well as transgender occupations in Pakistan. My research interests include gender studies, arms control, climate advocacy, and the politicization of the nuclear non-proliferation regime.

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Beyond the Law: Living Blasphemy in Pakistan – Book Review

Religion Aleena Afzal Aleena Afzal -
As a citizen of Pakistan, I’ve witnessed firsthand the chilling effect of not just the existence of blasphemy laws on free expression and interfaith...

Social Media and Global Conflicts: Influence, Bias, and Impact on Public Discourse

Global Social Change Aleena Afzal Aleena Afzal -
Social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram enable users to share content and engage in online communities. Over the...

Balancing Act: China’s Domestic Green Efforts and International Energy Investments

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As the world calls for a shift to non-renewable sources of energy, China—the highest carbon-emitting country in the world, in agreement with the notion...

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Tehran’s Funeral and a World Where Sovereignty Becomes Conditional

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Indonesia’s C-130 MRO Dilemma: Strategic Lift-off or Sovereignty Trap?

Defense
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Flying Blind: Why the Global South Needs Proximate-Risk AI for Food Security

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A food crisis rarely arrives with a bang. It...

Can the OIC Bridge the Gap Between Gender Parity and Total Exclusion?

Global Social Change
In the United Arab Emirates, women hold half of...
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