Policy Insights

The Pakistan factor in India: Future Trend Analysis

This policy insight examines the growing role of the “Pakistan factor” in India’s political communication and electoral strategy, particularly through hyper-nationalist narratives and media-driven perception building. It analyzes the BJP’s future electoral trajectory toward 2029, alongside the strategic and narrative dimensions of recent Pakistan-India military tensions. The piece also highlights the increasing importance of agenda-setting, information warfare, and perception management in shaping regional politics and modern interstate conflict. Download PDF

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Pakistan-Afghanistan: The Changing Tides of War

This write-up examines the recent escalation in Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions, highlighting the shift from strategic restraint to a more assertive military posture. It analyzes Afghanistan’s sub-conventional warfare approach and Pakistan’s evolving response, including counterterrorism operations and strategic recalibration. The piece also explores emerging regional implications, the Taliban’s internal signaling, and the future trajectory of the conflict. Download PDF

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Iran – US & Israel War: Oil Price Hike and Pakistan’s Response

This policy comment examines the economic fallout of the Iran–US and Israel conflict for Pakistan, with a focused lens on rising petroleum prices and their downstream impact on the national economy. It critically assesses the government’s petroleum price adjustment, evaluates its adequacy against global oil market dynamics, and explores alternative policy approaches that could have better cushioned the economic burden. The comment concludes with strategic long-term recommendations to strengthen Pakistan’s…

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War on the Western Front

This analysis by Brig (r) Said Nazir, senior associate, IPS, examines the evolving Iran vs US-Israel war and the strategic implications of a widening regional war. This policy insight explores Iran’s shift toward a long war of attrition, the position of Gulf states, and the geopolitical calculations shaping the Middle East security landscape. It also evaluates the role of major powers like China and Russia amid the changing global order.…

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