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Abe: an atypical legacy

The late Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated last week by an ex-serviceman, was undoubtedly the most atypical prime ministers in recent political history. Abe had many qualities…

Conflicts And Peace

Conflicts and peace

Sanity seems to be prevailing in the Syrian conflict. The two most powerful leaders of the world – US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin – agree…

A New Great Game

A new great game

While Pakistan is abuzz with Panama Leaks, a major agreement between India and the US is taking shape, which could have long-lasting strategic effects on the security calculus of the…

Pakistan’s image

A SINGLE incident, good or bad, doesn’t affect a country’s image. Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe’s murder didn’t change our view of Japan. It remains that of a country peaceful, prosperous…

Pakistan’s image

A SINGLE incident, good or bad, doesn’t affect a country’s image. Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe’s murder didn’t change our view of Japan. It remains that of a country peaceful, prosperous…

‘Indo-Pacific’ strategy: observations

With the recent news of the six US senior trade officials intending to resign from their positions mainly due to the lackluster implementation of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), one…

A useful trip to Japan

In the changing geopolitical situation of this region, economic relations are going to play a significant role. With Pakistan’s volatile economy and a tight financial position, the country needs to…

Kishida in a tight corner

When the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) triumphed in July’s election to the Upper House of the National Diet of Japan, many political analysts were predicting ‘three golden years’ for Japanese…