Editorial Summary
In “Remaking of the Middle East,” discusses the plight of Palestinians, emphasizing their lack of a sovereign state and the dire conditions they face under Israeli control
The article Pakistan: National Interest and US Relations” examines into Pakistan’s position in global politics, especially concerning its relationships with major powers like the United States and China
The article “Illusion of Power” by Maleeha Lodhi critically examines the recent 26th Constitutional Amendment in Pakistan, which grants the government authority to appoint the Chief Justice and establish judicial benches
The inauguration of the Gwadar International Airport, celebrated recently by Pakistani and Chinese officials, symbolizes a key infrastructure advancement for the Gwadar port city
In the first quarter of FY25, Pakistan saw improvement in its external sector, including goods exports and remittances, resulting in a current account surplus and relative stability of the rupee
The article “Is Middle Eastern escalation inevitable?” analyzes the recent Israeli military strikes on Iran, emphasizing the limited scale of the attacks and the potential for significant retaliation from Iran.
The article “Climate investment” discusses the urgent need for Pakistan to invest in climate change adaptation and resilience in light of increasing extreme weather events
The 16th BRICS Summit, held in Kazan, Russia, brought together leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, amidst criticism from Western media.
The article Indo-Pak ties: the illusion of diplomacy at SCO Summit by Gulab Umid discusses how recent diplomatic interactions between India and Pakistan, particularly Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar’s presence at the SCO summit in Pakistan
The article “Israel’s Attack on Iran: What Next?” examines the recent Israeli military strikes against Iranian targets, which marked a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran.