The Role of Social Media in Shaping Public Opinion in Pakistan
Pakistan’s social, political, and cultural landscape has been profoundly altered by the exponential rise of social media in the last ten years. With over...
Mackinder and Mahan: Geopolitics of BRI in South Asia
Geopolitics is incessantly at play within International relations, but its key functioning and presence is evident from China’s various geo-political endeavors. Belt and Road...
Shackling Justice: Pakistan’s 26th Amendment and the Death of Judicial Independence
The Senate of Pakistan's recent passage of the 26th Constitution Amendment Bill has sparked significant controversy and debate within the country. This amendment, which...
South Asian Diplomacy and Non-Western International Organizations
The growing influence of non-Western international organizations is a phenomenon that characterizes modern world politics. The rise in influence, power, and attractiveness of non-Western...
Concluded the 23rd SCO summit in Islamabad
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for investing in the region’s collective capacity for connectivity as he chaired the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit...
Afghan Journalists Under Taliban Repression
Since the Taliban's return to power in 2021, Afghan journalists have faced unprecedented repression, threatening the very foundation of a once-thriving media landscape. The...
Democratic Backlash in South Asia
South Asia, home to over 1.8 billion people and a diverse array of cultures, religions, and political systems, has long been viewed as a...
SCO Summit: Economic connectivity and regional cooperation
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a significant regional alliance that promotes cooperation in political, economic, and security domains across Eurasia. Established in 2001,...
Moscow Format’s Call to Afghanistan
The recent joint statement from the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan marks a significant moment in the region's diplomatic landscape, urging the de facto...
Indian Ambiguity Between QUAD And BRICS
American President Joe Biden hosted the 4th chair of QUAD in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware. At this summit, the QUAD members emphasized a...