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The Green Transition in an Unequal World
Analysis of how the global green transition, while essential for sustainability, may deepen social and economic inequalities without inclusive policies and international support..By Shuga Kozhageldi. (05/18/2026)
Artificial Intelligence Sovereignty
Essay explores AI sovereignty, examining accountability, privacy, bias, and warfare while urging stronger global safeguards for an increasingly AI-driven world.. By Emine AL; Research Advisor - Lecturer Dr. Ahmet Sahin ATA
The Dhaka–Islamabad Doctrine Against Narcotics
Author argues the Pakistan–Bangladesh anti-narcotics pact marks a pragmatic shift toward regional security cooperation, combining intelligence-sharing and joint enforcement to combat rising synthetic drug trafficking in South Asia. By Nimra Khalil. (05/17/2026)
Capitalism: A Mechanism, Not a Stage
Article argues capitalism should be understood not as a fixed historical stage but as a recurring economic logic of accumulation, exchange, and value movement operating across different societies and eras. By Muhammad Adel Zaky. (05/17/2026)
Domestic Regime Type and Artificial Intelligence Policy Formation in Southeast Asia
Article argues Southeast Asian AI policy formation is shaped by regime type, with autocracies prioritizing control, hybrid regimes balancing governance and authority, and democracies encouraging broader accountability and participation. By Foo Siew Jack. (05/15/2026)
We Are Using AI in the Wrong Way
Poetic essay argues AI is being misused to intensify surveillance and control, when its real potential lies in designing systems that reduce friction, guide behavior, and minimize the need for enforcement altogether. By Jiayu Li. (05/15/2026)
The Kirkuk Agreement: Political Victory, Strategic Defeat
Essay argues the PUK’s Kirkuk agreement secured short-term political gains but deepened Kurdish divisions, weakening domestic cohesion and undermining the Kurdistan Region’s strategic resilience amid regional instability. By Aheen Hajibadri. (05/13/2026)
Preventing Malevolent AI Usage while Embracing Economic Progress
Author argues governments should combine regulation with economic incentives to curb harmful AI misuse, balancing innovation and competitiveness with safeguards against disinformation and deepfake manipulation. By Zac Knapp. (05/13/2026)
Can the Iran-U.S. Truce Survive the Region’s Next Crisis?
Author argues the Iran–U.S. truce remains fragile because it rests on necessity rather than trust, requiring clearer crisis-management mechanisms to prevent future regional escalation. By Ervin Hoskins. (05/11/2026)
Mass Incarceration and the Consequences of Disparate Drug-Sentencing

It's time for positive changes in mass incarceration and drug sentencing policies. By Andrew Somple. (05/08/2020)

India’s Pursuit of Next-Generation Airpower: The Case of Golden Horizon ALBM
Author argues India’s pursuit of Israel’s Golden Horizon ALBM strengthens offensive counterforce capabilities, heightens Pakistan’s threat perceptions, and further destabilizes deterrence dynamics in South Asia. By Shah Meer. (05/08/2026)
Why Israel Must Destroy Hezbollah - and Why It Is Squandering the Political Fruits of Doing So
Author argues Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah is strategically necessary but politically undermined by actions that alienate Lebanese Christians, risking long-term instability and weakening post-war outcomes. By Dr. Aaron T. Walter. (05/05/2026)
Navigating an Unpredictable Future: Global Architecture, Energy, and Security
Introductory Keynote by Lily Ong for the GAFG Energy Series. (05/04/2026)
Can India Buy Its Way Out of an Air Force in Crisis?
Author argues India’s heavy investment in fighter jets cannot resolve the Indian Air Force’s crisis, as structural issues—aging fleets, pilot shortages, and weak indigenous capacity—undermine operational readiness. By Muhammad Haseeb Riaz. (05/03/2026)
Solidarity in the Time of a Pandemic

Essay describes the international position of the European Union, the United States compare to other powers (China, and Russia) and their idea of solidarity in the time of a pandemic.  By Milos Rastovic. (05/01/2020)

When “Responsible” Stopped Being Enough
Author argues voluntary norms on military AI are no longer sufficient, urging binding rules, verification, and accountability as rapid technological adoption outpaces existing governance frameworks. By Delaney Sparacio. (05/01/2026)
Pakistan’s Chronic Debt Crisis Structural Drivers of Loan Dependence
Author argues Pakistan’s recurring debt crises stem from structural economic weaknesses—low exports, weak taxation, and governance failures—locking the country into cycles of IMF dependence and fiscal instability. By Muhammad SheharYar Khan. (04/29/2026)
Navigating an Unpredictable Future: Global Architecture, Energy, Security
Talk by former OPEC Secretary-General on the looming crisis triggered by still unsettled Iran war. By Adnan Shihab-Eldin. (04/24/2026)
Clicks vs Credibility: Social Media, Traditional Media, and the Future of Trust in the Digital Age
Authors argue social media’s speed challenges traditional journalism’s credibility, emphasizing media literacy and hybrid information consumption as essential to restoring public trust in the digital age. By Muhammad Adan Nisar and Arooba Sultan. (04/21/2026)
Epic Stupidity: Trump’s Senseless War against the Pope
Editorial argues Trump’s confrontation with the Vatican ignores the enduring power of moral authority, revealing how ideological zeal and strategic miscalculation can weaken U.S. global influence. By Prof. Manlio Graziano. (04/16/2026)
When Geography Breaks: GCC Aviation in an Era of Corridor Instability
Article argues Middle East airspace instability threatens the Gulf hub aviation model, forcing carriers to prioritize resilience, adaptability, and network diversification over geographic advantage. By Rehan van Tonder. (04/21/2026)
A Climate Secure Future, Transitioning from Traditional Defense to Ecological Resilience
Author argues climate change is Pakistan’s foremost security threat, urging a shift from traditional defense toward ecological resilience, human security, and climate-adaptive policy planning. By Muhammad Bilal Khan. (04/15/2026)
Strategic Effects of Conventional Weapons
Article argues advanced conventional weapons now produce strategic effects below the nuclear threshold, blurring deterrence boundaries and demanding new arms-control frameworks for non-nuclear strategic capabilities. By Shah Meer. (04/11/2026)
The South Asian Factor in the Iran War
Article argues the Iran war is reshaping South Asian alignments, with Pakistan mediating amid competing ties to the U.S., Iran, and Saudi Arabia, heightening regional instability risks. By Mariam Qureshi. (04/06/2026)
Indian Test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket 120: Impact on Future Conflicts in South Asia
Article argues India’s Pinaka LRGR-120 enhances limited-war capabilities below the nuclear threshold, compressing response time and increasing miscalculation risks in South Asia’s fragile deterrence environment. By Zeeshan Hyder. (04/04/2026)
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