Islamabad Policy Institute F-7 Islamabad. Pakistan
The 25th Heads of State Council meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was held from August 31st to September 1st 2025, in the port city of Tianjin, China. All ten member
Political obedience has been a cornerstone of military strategy because it brings stability, which is required to secure political power and military effectiveness against internal and external threats. It pertains to how civilian leadership,
On September 24, 2025, Ladakhi youth came out on the streets to protest against the Modi government’s failure to fulfill its promises of granting statehood to the region. New Delhi responded with
Following the May 2025 confrontation between India and Pakistan, a worrying shift in Pakistan’s security environment is evident. During the four days of conflict, Pakistan’s conventional deterrence remained intact by defeating the Indian military
Asia has been a key region in global geopolitics throughout recorded human history. Interestingly, it has also been a hotly contested area, marked by rivalries and external pressures. In these respects, the 21st century
Comedic optimism seems to be attenuating in the face of the grave situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), as India continues to consolidate its occupation of the territory through
In a world grappling with climate change, food security, and resource scarcity, few technologies hold as much transformative potential as nuclear science. Too often, however, the word “nuclear” is narrowly associated with
After the end of World War II, the United States (US), aided by its Western allies, crafted a global order based on normative rules, military supremacy, and economic globalization. Washington’s influence established
In international politics, wars are not only fought with weapons but with words. Narratives determine legitimacy, mobilize public opinion, and frame outcomes long after the last shot is fired. The May 2025
Shared interests have long been a factor in international relations, drawing countries closer together. However, practical demands take precedence over rhetorical affinities in the contemporary multipolar world, where power is more dispersed