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From Revolution to Crisis: The Art of Coercion in US-Cuba Relations

From Revolution to Crisis: The Art of Coercion in US-Cuba Relations

Historical Background US draconian policies towards Cuba are rooted in the Monroe Doctrine given by US President James Monroe in 1823. It divided the...

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Syeda Farani Fatima

Vulnerabilities of Missile Defense Systems in the US-Israel and Iran War

Vulnerabilities of Missile Defense Systems in the US-Israel and Iran War

US anti-missile systems that have been used during the recent US-Israel and Iran conflict have incurred high costs in intercepting Iran’s aerial...

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Huzaifa younas

Hike in the Price of Petrol: Pakistan and the Strait of Hormuz

Hike in the Price of Petrol: Pakistan and the Strait of Hormuz

The disruption of the Strait of Hormuz in 2026 due to an Iran-Israel standoff caused the greatest increase in fuel prices in Pakistan’s history....

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Haseeb ullah

How the Iran War Might Rescue the Russian Economy

How the Iran War Might Rescue the Russian Economy

Russia’s Economic Struggles before the Iran War Just over a week ago, the Russian economy appeared to be in its worst state in recent times. The...

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Muhammad Haseeb Sulehria

Pakistan Needs Delivery, Not More Reforms

Pakistan Needs Delivery, Not More Reforms

Reform has become no longer a scarce commodity in Pakistan; execution has. A nation, the export of which in 2024 constituted only 10.4 per cent of the...

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Dr. Ghulam Mohey-Ud-Din

The Expiry of START: Deterrence in a Tripolar World

The Expiry of START: Deterrence in a Tripolar World

Strategic stability was a two-variable equation for more than 50 years. The Cold War and its prolonged aftermath were marked by a two-way nuclear game...

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Haseeb Ahmed

The Silent Erasure: Understanding the Housewife Syndrome in Pakistan

The Silent Erasure: Understanding the Housewife Syndrome in Pakistan

The Mismatch of Global Feminism There are various ongoing debates about the origins of feminism and its intended audience within Pakistan. Some think...

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Manhal Zaka

Fueling the Frontlines: How India Is Manufacturing Israeli Military Equipment & Weapons

Fueling the Frontlines: How India Is Manufacturing Israeli Military Equipment & Weapons

Recently, Israel and India have significantly enhanced their military collaboration. This integration, which began in a limited capacity through a...

19.03.2026 10

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Shanza sajid

The Role of Liwa Fatemiyoun Fighters in Iran’s Regional Strategy

The Role of Liwa Fatemiyoun Fighters in Iran’s Regional Strategy

Liwa Fatemiyoun is an Afghan Shia militia formed by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). It is integrated into Iran’s “Axis of...

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Syeda Farani Fatima

The Empire Unmasked: Selective Morality & the Erosion of Global Order

The Empire Unmasked: Selective Morality & the Erosion of Global Order

Over millennia, the brutal clarity of the naked logic of power remains unchanged. However, it has been baptized in human rights, freedom, and...

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Mir Adnan Aziz

Are We Stepping Towards An Orwellian World?

Are We Stepping Towards An Orwellian World?

 “Under the rubble in Gaza is not just the bodies of Palestinians, but the carcass of Western Liberal Democracy.”  –  Arundhati Roy...

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Yaseen khan

Is Pakistan Next?

Is Pakistan Next?

Radical precedents are dangerous. They are troubling because they break free from past restraints and seek to normalize even more consequential...

17.03.2026 30

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Qamar javed

The Shadow War Is Dead: Sovereignty & Survival in the Middle East

The Shadow War Is Dead: Sovereignty & Survival in the Middle East

No Longer a Shadow War For over four decades, the rivalry between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran was defined by a lethal, yet...

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Adan sultana

Waging War For War’s Sake

Waging War For War’s Sake

“The strong do what they can, and the weak suffer what they must.” ― Thucydides, History of the Peloponnesian War “The strong do what they...

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Eesha Afzal

Iran’s Unscripted Future After Khamenei Died

Iran’s Unscripted Future After Khamenei Died

The world has, on occasion, witnessed historic moments in geopolitics and international relations, some inspiring genuine progress and development,...

16.03.2026 20

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Sajjad Ali Memon

Widening the North-South Gap: A Case Study of Green Development in Pakistan & Bangladesh

Widening the North-South Gap: A Case Study of Green Development in Pakistan & Bangladesh

This essay examines green development as a mechanism to widen the North-South inequality in the context of South Asia, focusing on the climatic...

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Muhammad ihsan haris

Revisiting the Paradox of Plenty: Energy Politics after the Petrodollar Era

Revisiting the Paradox of Plenty: Energy Politics after the Petrodollar Era

Global power structures have always been affected by energy politics. The global oil market has operated under the “petrodollar system” since the...

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Shanza sajid

Bonded Labour: The Reality of Modern-Day Slavery in Pakistan

Bonded Labour: The Reality of Modern-Day Slavery in Pakistan

Brick making is one of the most ancient industries; the craft is as old as the Indus Valley Civilization (2500-1500 BC). Fired bricks were also used...

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Eman Fatima Butt

N.Q. Dias: Sri Lanka’s Clausewitz

Neil Quintus Dias, better known as N. Q. Dias, was a Sri Lankan civil servant whose strategic foresight has largely been forgotten, perhaps due to the...

14.03.2026 20

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Dr. Punsara Amarasinghe

The Ellison Family Monopoly: Zionist Tech Billionaires Controlling The US

Imagine what would happen when technology, media, and politics are controlled by one man or one family. The modern-day geopolitics is more exposed to...

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Syed Hammad Ali

America’s Conflicting Narrative: Why the US Can’t Decide Its Role in Iran

In the recent Iran conflict, Washington has sent highly mixed signals. On one hand, President Donald Trump publicly framed the US-Israel campaign...

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Amir mushtaq

Gender Disparity In Pakistan – A Disease: Causes, Consequences And Cure

Men and women, being the building blocks of society, play an equally important role in the thriving of human civilization. Keeping in view the equal...

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Yaseen khan

America’s Integrity Crisis: Analyzing the US Decline in Global Corruption Rankings

The fact that the United States has achieved its lowest score in the history of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), compiled by Transparency...

12.03.2026 30

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Muhammad sohail hassan

Strategic Autonomy in a Multipolar World: Lessons from India

Fareha Quddus is an international relations graduate from Bahauddin Zakariya University with a keen interest in global politics. She is an avid reader...

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Fareha quddus

The Security Impediments of the 2026 Afghanistan-Pakistan War

The October 2025 flashpoint between Kabul and Islamabad resulted in a dramatic escalation in cross-border terrorism, militancy, and a security crisis....

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Kashaf Imran

Algorithmic Warfare and Limitations of International Governance

By 2026, discussions on lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS) had evolved into active diplomacy from just being a theoretical issue. The states at...

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Muhammad faiz ur rehman

The Buffer States And Their Role In International Politics

“In our changing world, nothing changes more than geography” (Pearl S. Buck) The concept of the nation-state system was no doubt formally...

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Syed Hammad Ali

Between Diplomacy and Cross-Border Terrorism

Since 1947 Pakistan-Afghanistan relations have been shifting between periods of collaboration and conflict. The two countries have been inseparable...

10.03.2026 40

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Aamir Abbas

A Guide to Fort Munro Hill Station, Pakistan

Fort Munro’s Location Pakistan is blessed with one of the most beautiful landscapes. Its terrain is highly diverse, ranging from some of the...

10.03.2026 20

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Muhammad Hamza Tanveer

Is the Tejas Aircraft Grounding a Test for India’s Defense Governance?

Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) grounded its fleet of 30 Tejas light combat jets, following a recent crash on 7 February. Aviation accidents are...

09.03.2026 30

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Muhammad faiz ur rehman

Is AI Taking Jobs or Creating Them?

The fear of every technological change has been with us since ancient times: “Machines will replace people, and Innovation will eliminate jobs.” ...

09.03.2026 20

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Nazar muhammad bhutto

Why the Ferry Service In Pakistan Needs More Than Water

Pakistan’s Ferry Service Pakistan is at a historic turning point in the maritime industry. The country is developing a comprehensive ecosystem of...

08.03.2026 20

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Dr. waqas khaliq bhatti

Strategic Reckoning: Perspectives on Deterrence and Escalation Post-Pahalgam – May 2025

Strategic Reckoning: Perspectives on Deterrence and Escalation Post-Pahalgam – May 2025 provides a thorough examination of one of the most...

08.03.2026 20

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Syed hamza mahroof

The Art Of War In Islam: Top Military Strategists in Islam

Islam is considered a complete code of life. From birth to death, it provides guidance to its followers in every aspect of life. And war, also known...

07.03.2026 40

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Syed Hammad Ali

The “Mother of All Deals”: How the India–EU FTA Redefines Power Beyond Washington

When India and the European Union finalized their long-negotiated India-EU Free Trade Agreement, they did more than liberalize trade — they...

06.03.2026 30

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Syed Hammad Ali

How AI is Influencing the Global North-South Divide

AI is not just another new technology anymore; it is turning into the foundation of economic progress, military power, political structure, and even...

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Aamir Abbas

Digital Education in Pakistan During Network Challenges: The Unsung Role of Smart Gadgets

Digital education in Pakistan has moved from being a luxury to a necessity in just a few years. From online university lectures and virtual school...

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Anas

Operation Ghazab Lil Haq: Is Pakistan Entering a New Phase of Regional Warfare?

Historical Background of Pak-Afghan Tensions The root cause of Pak-Afghan tension is the creation of the Durand Line in 1893 by the British...

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Syeda Farani Fatima

Principled Realism in Practice: Germany’s Economic Engagement with China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, on his visit to China, argued that Berlin will engage with Beijing on the basis of “principled realism.” During...

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Aresha fatima bukhari

US‑Israeli War on Iran: Impact on the Middle East and Global Stability

On February 28, 2026, the US forces, at the behest of Israel’s Zionist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, conducted air strikes in Iran, under the...

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Muhammad Hamza Tanveer

How Businesses Use Modern Online Payment Methods in Pakistan

Accepting digital payments has become the standard for businesses in Pakistan. According to forecasts, by 2026, more than 60 million people in the...

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Ahmed Khan

Major War Crimes Of The US: Atrocities Buried By The American Military

The United States, till today, is known due to its military might in the international arena. With one of the largest budgets in the world, the US...

04.03.2026 20

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Syed Hammad Ali

The Finnish Journey to Sustainable Development

Finland, also known as the happiest country in the world, had accomplished the most “ecstatic” ranking for the SDGs in 2025. Previously, the...

03.03.2026 20

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Khadeeja

Post-War Syria: Can Transitional Governance Prevent Another Civil War?

Introduction: Regime Collapse Is Not State Stability In December 2024, Syria witnessed a historic turning point in the 14-year-old civil war. Years of...

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Alvina khan

The Cost of Traffic Accidents in Pakistan

“And whoever saves one—it is as if he had saved mankind entirely.” Surah Al-Ma’idah (5:32) “And whoever saves one—it is as if he had saved...

02.03.2026 20

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Muhammad Shahbaz

The B-21 Raider and the Future of Stealth Warfare

The Legacy of US Air Power For almost a century, one of the US military’s strengths has been its air power. It has built some excellent fighter...

02.03.2026 20

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Gul muhammad

Goals that will Make or Break the Future – SDGs

Did you know that everything from housing to the cost of living, and your job could improve dramatically if we meet these 17 global goals by 2030?...

01.03.2026 30

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Wajih ahmad sajjad

How Has the Weather Changed Over the Years?

Did you know that 2016 was the hottest year for its time, having a high average of 14.8 degrees Celsius (56.8 degrees Fahrenheit), which was a...

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Murtaza haider jaffery

The Death of El Mencho, Mexico’s Notorious Drug Lord

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho, was born on 17 July 1966 in Aguililla, Michoacan, Mexico. It is a village with poverty and high...

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Syeda Farani Fatima

Pakistan Country Map with Flag – Free Download

Download the complete Pakistan country map in PNG. About This Pakistan Country Map Pakistan is a country in South Asia which gained independence in...

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