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World cannot stand idle as millions in DR Congo ‘suffer in silence’
The dramatic deterioration in the humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic over the past year has been further complicated by recent floods and health...
Going Long Term: US Nuclear Power Plants Could Extend Operating Life to 80 Years
The last couple of decades have witnessed increased interest in the extension of the operating life of nuclear power plants. Extending the life of...
Chinese engineer’s disappearance takes on geopolitical significance
Thirty-six-year-old Chinese engineer Pingzhi Liu went missing almost a month ago. It took Pakistani authorities three weeks to classify Mr. Liu’s disappearance as a...
World Enters Critical Period of Intensified Risks in 2018
The prospect of strong economic growth in 2018 presents leaders with a golden opportunity to address signs of severe weakness in many of the...
Korean Conciliation: Will it Last?
2018 started with a sensation in Asia – a “New Year’s gift,” if we are to use the words of Ri Son-Gwon, head of...
India-Pakistan ties: Are there any realistic possibilities of reviving engagement?
Two interesting developments have taken place in recent weeks. Firstly, a report submitted by standing committee on External Affairs recommended the resumption of engagement...
New Report: Export controls, human security and cyber-surveillance technology
A new report released today from SIPRI, ‘Export controls, human security and cyber-surveillance technology: Examining the proposed changes to the EU Dual-use Regulation’.
The report...
Trump’s Dilemma: Pakistan’s Improved Narrative is Imperative
The uneasy Pak-US ties since Donald Trump’s new Afghan Policy (21st August, 2017) suffered a new year set back when on Monday Trump accused...
Boko Haram attacks, human trafficking threaten progress in West Africa and Sahel
The security situation in West Africa and the Sahel remains of grave concern, the United Nations envoy for the region said Thursday, warning that...
