Pakistan’s Peace Diplomacy: A Defensive Doctrine from Cold War Fault Lines to Great-Power Rivalries

Post Views: 45,701 By Dr. Raja Zahid Khan, Defense and Strategic Analyst Pakistan’s diplomatic history is often narrated through the lens of wars, crises, and deterrence. Yet an equally important and strategically enduring dimension is Pakistan’s role as a peace-building state, repeatedly acting as a force of restraint, mediation, and stabilization during some of the…

A Path to De-Escalation: A Pragmatic Way Forward for the U.S.–Iran Conflict

Post Views: 1,088 Strategic Resources Underlie Tensions as U.S.–Iran Standoff Deepens By: Muhammad Owais As Washington and Tehran continue their latest cycle of confrontation, a growing number of geopolitical analysts argue that the dispute extends far beyond the public narratives of regional security and ideological rivalry. The deeper contest may revolve around Iran’s vast energy…

Pakistan’s stance on Iran and GCC:

Post Views: 54,274 Research by : Prof Sohail Ahmed In a notable development on March 11, 2026, Pakistan voted in favor of Resolution 2817, which condemned Iran for “egregious attacks” against its neighbors (including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Jordan). This resolution was sponsored by Bahrain and supported by a wide margin (13-0). ​Context: This…

Hamid Ali Wahla Calls for Dignified Coexistence and Peace Amid Escalating US-Israel-Iran War: “Peace is Best”

Post Views: 52,198 The world today is passing through an extremely delicate and critical phase. The growing tensions among Iran, the United States, and Israel have placed global peace under serious threat. In this atmosphere of confrontation, it is also evident that a significant segment of the American public itself does not favor a devastating…