by Ahtesham Ullah Khan | Sep 5, 2025 | Global Affairs, Governance & Policy
Pakistan is in the midst of a significant foreign policy recalibration, shifting its focus from a historically narrow framework to a more diversified and multi-vector approach. This evolving strategy is driven by a desire to gain greater strategic autonomy and...
by Ahtesham Ullah Khan | Sep 1, 2025 | Governance & Policy
For over seven decades, the Kashmir dispute has been the central, often intractable, point of friction in Pakistan’s foreign policy. Traditionally, Islamabad’s diplomatic strategy has been to internationalize the issue, consistently raising it at forums...
by Ahtesham Ullah Khan | Aug 29, 2025 | Governance & Policy
Pakistan’s recurrent and devastating floods, particularly those impacting the provinces of Punjab and Sindh, are often framed as a natural disaster caused by intense monsoon rains. While climate change and torrential downpours are significant factors, a closer...
by Ahtesham Ullah Khan | Aug 29, 2025 | Governance & Policy
Pakistan, a nation that contributes less than 1% to global carbon emissions, yet consistently ranks among the top 10 most vulnerable countries to climate change, is increasingly using its foreign policy to address a growing existential threat. Severe climate-related...
by Ahtesham Ullah Khan | Aug 28, 2025 | Global Affairs
Navigating the complex landscape of great power rivalry between the United States and China is the central challenge for Pakistan’s foreign policy. As its all-weather strategic partner, China has become a vital economic lifeline, particularly through the...
