Foreign Policy Crossroads: Balancing USA and China Relations
The new government, a continuation of the coalition that came into power in April 2022 and the interim administration established in August 2023, suggests...
Navigating Economic Challenges: SIFC and CPEC at the Helm of Stabilization Efforts
Post-election, the incoming government is set to take charge amidst economic adversities. Though the hard decisions taken by the interim government, supported by the...
The Strategic Calculus of Shahbaz Sharif
In the heart of Pakistan's political theater, a familiar saga unfolds yet again, as Shehbaz Sharif ascends to the helm of the nation's leadership....
Shahbaz Sharif, a loyal and steadfast leader
Shahbaz Sharif, took oath for the second time as the country's 25th Prime Minister amid looming financial and economic challenges, stands out as a...
Leveraging CPEC-2’s agriculture component
The immediate challenge facing the upcoming government of Mr. Shahbaz Sharif will be to provide urgent relief to the people bearing the brunt of...
Illegality of Convening NA’s Maiden Session
President Arif Alvi has gracefully surpassed his tenure, exceeding by nearly five months without facing any imminent threats to his presidency. Even amidst a...
Ceasefire talks are about more than a Gaza truce and prisoner exchange
A proposed temporary Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange appears designed to buy war-battered Gazans relief while enabling Israel and Hamas to claim a success.
However,...
CPEC: The Best Bet For the New Government
Mr. Shahbaz Sharif, known as "Shahbaz Speed" for his dynamic leadership, is poised to assume the top executive role in Pakistan, bringing relief to...
Soccer incidents call into question fundaments of Saudi-Iranian detente
Two recent soccer incidents suggest that beyond optics little has changed in the Saudi-Iranian rivalry since China mediated the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two...
Netanyahu’s ‘Day After’ Gaza Plan is a Non-starter
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s plan for Gaza’s future once the guns fall silent is likely to be a non-starter. Rather than provide a...
