Gawadar and Chabahar : Challenges to Gawadar and Chabahar Ports

The two ports are located head to head to one another near to the border of Iran and Pakistan. The smooth running of trade activities is very necessary for both of them. Although they are near and can complement each other in a great way yet there are some major challenges to the maintenance of … Read more

How And Why Have Pakistan’s Military Conflicts Change The Course Of Its Foreign Policy?

Self- interest and power are the core realms of international politics. Every state tends to make sure its maximum power influence and securing of self- interests in the international arena. For the very purpose, states have foreign policy for interacting in international arena with other actors for the smooth performance of their states, in order … Read more

Recent Developments Between KSA and Iran and its Various Implications

Introduction: Historical background of their rivalry; ideological differences (Shia-Sunni conflict), Plus Regional struggle for power in Middle East; proxy wars in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Lebanon etc. Opportunity to abandon side picking approach and choose multilateralism.  Reduction in Tension: can reduce violence and tension in the region; especially in Yemen. KSA can get rid of … Read more

Uncertainties in Pakistan and Afghanistan Relations

From the beginning Pakistan always wanted to pursue its strategic depth policy when it comes to the matters regarding Afghanistan. Every time, At least Pakistan wants a highly pro Pakistan government in Afghanistan. In this regard, Taliban in Afghanistan are considered closed ally to Pakistan. In the past few decades, the Taliban enjoyed great relations … Read more

Another Attempt for Peace

Generally, a state’s behavior is always unpredicted and no one can absolutely judge its exact future intentions. It always tries to attain those, which are best suited to it. Same is the case with Pakistan in a number of matters as well. For instance, in case of Taliban, the state of Pakistan has recently decided … Read more

Pakistan Recent Policy Towards Kashmir; its Various Implications and Way Forward

Introduction: Over the decades, Pakistan and India have experienced hostile relations due to the issue of Kashmir. It is a debacle of nearly seven decades which has defected the political environment of south Asia in particular and that of the world in general. Although Pakistan and India fought four wars over the issue, yet the … Read more

Pakistan: Non-Traditional Security Threats and Institutions’ Role

By Barkat Ullah. The Writer currently works as a Research Associate at the International Parliamentarians’ Congress Islamabad. He has a wide experience of writing for various newspapers and can be reached at barkatullahbarakaat@gmail.com. Although the contemporary world has become a global village due to advanced technologies, increased cooperation and interconnectedness, yet it faces several serious security … Read more