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Oct 11, 2024 | 
southasiajournal.net | Ayesha Sikandar
Regional organizations are becoming increasingly important in a world marked by shifting alliances and the emergence of complex geopolitical challenges. One such organization is the which envisions regional integration in the Eurasian region. Recently, Pakistan assumed the 2023-2024 Chair of the Council of Heads of Governments, the second-highest decision-making forum within the SCO. The heads of government meetings will occur from October 15-16 in Islamabad.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
moderndiplomacy.eu | Ayesha Sikandar
Indian Prime Minister (PM) visited Russia in July 2024, which sparked criticism in Western policy-making circles. Putin warmly welcomed him in Moscow by calling him ‘dear friend’ as it was Modi’s first visit since the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
eurasiareview.com | Ayesha Sikandar
On July 4, 2024, Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states attended the 24th SCO summit held in Astana, Kazakhstan. This meeting came at a very critical time as the global geo-political environment is in a transformative phase. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, on the one hand, and the NATO summit in Washington, on the other, demonstrate a growing rift between East and West.
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Jul 10, 2024 | 
thediplomat.com | Ayesha Sikandar
As the China-Pakistan-Economic Corridor (CPEC) enters into its second phase, Pakistan is once again faced with the recurring challenge of terrorism, which endangers the safety and security of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan. The recent attacks on Chinese nationals came with an increasing demand from Beijing for enhanced security protocols for the success of CPEC projects, which are an important pillar of the China-Pakistan relationship.
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May 8, 2024 | 
paradigmshift.com.pk | Abdullah Nisar |Tufail Abbas |Ayesha Sikandar
Mr Abdullah Nisar holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from International Islamic University Islamabad. He is currently working as a freelance journalist. Israel’s brutal killing of Palestinian civilians under the pretense of operations against Hamas has garnered global condemnation. Around 35,000 innocent Palestinians have been killed since October 7, 2023.
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Apr 30, 2024 | 
paradigmshift.com.pk | Tufail Abbas |Abdullah Nisar |Ayesha Sikandar |A Profile
An investigative report by the Guardian explores explosive allegations against India carrying out targeted killings in Pakistan, including various dissidents and militants. Using interviews—with intelligence officials from both countries—and leaked documents, the report sheds light on a potential shift in India’s foreign policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Apr 30, 2024 | 
paradigmshift.com.pk | Tufail Abbas |Abdullah Nisar |Ayesha Sikandar |Pareesa Memon
Mr Tufail Abbas holds a Master’s degree in International Relations. He teaches English essay writing and International Relations via Cuckoo's Study Lab YouTube Channel. Global politics has always been marked by a state of perpetual uncertainty and disorder, thanks to the state-centric approach of major powers.
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Apr 28, 2024 | 
paradigmshift.com.pk | Ayesha Sikandar |Mir Adnan Aziz |Abdullah Nisar |A Profile
She is pursuing her MPhil in International Relations from the National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad. Her areas of interest include Asia, with a special focus on China and South Asian politics. Just a few weeks before the elections, the Indian Government announced the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)—the law was passed by the Indian Parliament in 2019. The law largely questions the secular foundations of the world’s largest democracy and its impact has been astronomical.
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Oct 27, 2023 | 
southasianvoices.org | Ayesha Sikandar
اگست ۲۰۲۱ میں افغانستان سے امریکی انخلا کے بعد جب افغان طالبان نے کابل میں اقتدار سنبھالا تو بین الاقوامی سیاسی ایجنڈے کا بیشتر حصہ دہشت گردی اور انتہا پسندی کی ممکنہ تجدید کے خدشات پر حاوی تھا۔سیکیورٹی کے بنیادی خدشات کا تعلق اسلامک اسٹیٹ آف خراسان پرووِنس (آئی ایس کے پی) سے متعلق تھا، جنہوں نے انخلا کے دوران کابل ہوائی اڈے پر حملہ کر کے ڈنکے کی چوٹ پر اپنی بڑھتی ہوئی قابلیت کا بھرپور مظاہرہ کیا۔اس کے بعد سے اس گروپ کی قابلیت میں اضافہ ہوتا رہا ہے جس سے پاکستان، افغانستان اور دیگر ہمسایہ...
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Oct 4, 2023 | 
southasianvoices.org | Ahmad Ibrahim |Ayesha Sikandar |Abdul Basit
The MiG-21 Fishbed is a single-engine light-weight fighter aircraft developed by the Soviet Union in the early years of the Cold War. It is the most produced supersonic aircraft in aviation history and has been flown by more than 60 nations around the globe. This fighter aircraft has seen extensive combat in West Asia, South Asia and East Asia with varying degrees of success. Despite being an outdated design, several nations still fly upgraded MiG-21 aircrafts and their derivatives.
