CPEC Phase 2: A Deep Dive into Industrialization and What It Means for Regional Players
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has entered a transformative second phase, shifting its strategic focus from infrastructure development to industrial
Opinion
Deep dives and guest columns from former diplomats and scholars.
The Shift to Geo-Economics: Can Pakistan Effectively Pivot to an Economic Hub?
A Comprehensive Analysis of Pakistan’s Strategic Transformation As Pakistan enters 2026, this transformation is no longer theoretical. With its first-ever
How China Wins the Future: Beijing’s Strategy to Seize the New Frontiers of Power
When the Chinese cargo ship Istanbul Bridge docked at the British port of Felixstowe on October 13, 2025, the arrival
Dynamics of US Policy for Asia Pacific Regions: Prospects and Impact in 2026 and Beyond
The second Trump administration’s approach to the Asia-Pacific region represents a fundamental recalibration of American foreign policy—one marked by strategic
Why the World Will Miss Western Hypocrisy: The Perils of a Purely Transactional Global Order in 2026
Carney’s assessment wasn’t merely philosophical. It was a reckoning with reality that most Western leaders had spent years avoiding. The