The Rise of the Semi-Core

The debate on the transforming power dynamics of Asian politics cannot be separated from the emerging economic interconnectedness between China, India, and Pakistan. The leaders of three nuclear powers contain substantial potential for altering the conventional political landscape of Asian power politics, which cannot be divorced from global power politics. Beijing’s recently launched global trading…

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Trump 2.0 and the Future of NATO

Trump had criticized NATO even in his first term, and the prospect of him getting re-elected is making the European allies worried. Trump has consistently questioned NATO’s relevance, criticized member countries for not meeting defense spending commitments, and pushed for a more transactional approach to alliances. This strategy could lead to several significant outcomes in…

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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

The 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government Summit was held in Islamabad from 15 to 16 October 2024 with the theme “Strengthening Multilateral Dialogue; Striving towards a Sustainable Peace and Prosperity”. Key agenda points included regional security, counterterrorism and improving security, fostering connectivity networks, trade, investment, economic opportunities and climate change…

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The Vision Of Islam

AngelsAs already discussed in a previous article that there are many kinds of angels—some who perform simple functions, and others who perform more complex functions. They need at least two wings, corresponding to their knowledge and their activity. But their activity may be subdivided into many different types. Notice that the verse says, “God increases…

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Doctrine, Policy And Strategy

Recent events have put the nature of foreign policy in the spotlight once again. There has been a glut of noise – especially from the esteemed social media brigade – against foreign policy options that lack emotions, empathy and morality! Generally social media opinions are nonsensical at best but this one is worthy of discourse….

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