International Relations – Institute of Policy Studies

19 Mar 2026

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 [...]

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12 Mar 2026

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 [...]

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06 Mar 2026

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 [...]

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28 Oct 2024

Trajectory of Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations: Post-August 2021

In August 2021, the world witnessed the return of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Soon after assuming control of Kabul, [...]

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12 Jun 2024

Students’ Revolution: Shifting the Political Discourse in America

University students at over 150 colleges across the US are protesting against the Zionist regime’s genocidal actions in Gaza, [...]

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24 May 2024

Reinvigorating SAARC: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Road Ahead

SAARC’s socio-economic and geopolitical relevance is significant due to the diverse and strategic positions of its member countries. However, [...]

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12 May 2024

Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline: Navigating Complexities of International Relations

Pakistan, with a population of over 240 million, is on track to double its population within the next few [...]

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22 Feb 2024

Great Power Competition and Collaboration: Navigating Indian Ocean Region

The paper titled ‘Great Power Competition and Collaboration: Navigating Indian Ocean Region’, written by Chairman IPS Khalid Rahman has [...]

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10 Jan 2024

Iran-Saudi Rapprochement: New Power Dynamics of the Middle East

This seminar report is based on a roundtable titled ‘Iran-Saudi Rapprochement: New Power Dynamics of the Middle East’, organized [...]

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27 Dec 2023

CPEC – 10 Years and On

This policy brief explores the evolution of CPEC, the challenges it has faced, and the importance of creating a [...]

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