RMR Blog – Page 2 – Rehmat and Maryam Researches

Rauf and Zeenat Aslam Discussing Militarisation and Identity Transformation in Pakistan’s Borderlands

Abdul Rauf and Dr. Zeenat Aslam Pakistan’s borderlands, stretching from the rugged terrains of Balochistan to the tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, have long functioned as both security frontiers and cultural margins. These regions, historically autonomous and socially diverse, have undergone a deep transformation under the influence of state-led militarisation. Through the framework of Sociological

Khomeinism: A Discourse Analysis of “We Shall Confront the World with Our Ideology” (1980)

Noor-e-Najaf (Research Scholar) and Dr. Muhammad Asim (Research Supervisor) Khomeinism emerged as one of the most transformative political ideologies of the twentieth century, built upon the synthesis of Islamic theology and revolutionary politics. Rooted in Shia jurisprudence yet expressed through a populist revolutionary voice, it represented a moral, spiritual, and political awakening against colonial subjugation

Khomeini’s Vision Still Guides Iran’s Defiance in the Modern Geopolitical Arena : Maryam Habib

Maryam Habib (Director at the Islamabad Institute for Interfaith Harmony and Public Life, Islamabad) Tehran’s corridors of power continue to echo the intellectual legacy of Imam Khomeini as Iranian policymakers navigate the complex terrain of international politics. More than four decades after the Islamic Revolution his teachings remain the compass for Iran’s foreign policy. The

Rebellion Behind Closed Doors Indicating Silent Transformation of Iran: Maryam Habib

Maryam Habib (Director, “Islamabad Institute for Interfaith Harmony and Public Life”) The case of the two couples residing in Qom between 2011 and 2013 embodies a profound moral and sociological contradiction within contemporary Iran. Both pairs — postgraduate students from diverse religious backgrounds — shared a house where they lived as “married” couples under false

Afghan Refugee Children in Pakistani Classrooms Are Transmitting Misleading Narratives Against the Pakistan Army: States RMR Team

Zulhajr Bano-Shah (15 September 2025) Rehmat and Maryam Researches Islamabad has recently concluded a series of surveys and seminars across eight Pakistani cities, highlighting a rarely discussed but deeply significant issue: the psychological and behavioural influence of Afghan refugee children on their Pakistani classmates in primary schools. The project, conducted from March to August 2025,

Coerced Accommodation: Why the Taliban Facilitated the Hazara through a Collierian Lens

Darakhshan Afsari The return of the Taliban to power in August 2021 reignited fears of sectarian violence and ethnic marginalisation, particularly for the Hazara community, who had historically suffered under Taliban rule. However, contrary to the expectations of total repression, the Taliban have demonstrated conditional tolerance and administrative leniency in Hazara-dominated regions such as Bamyan,

Pak-Iran Intellectuals Forum Unites Islamabad and Qom in Advancing Regional Thought Leadership

ISLAMABAD/QOM – As intellectual cooperation becomes increasingly crucial in an evolving geopolitical landscape, the Pak-Iran Intellectuals Forum (PIIF) has emerged as a leading platform connecting scholars and researchers across Islamabad and Qom. With its twin offices operating in both capitals, PIIF is committed to enhancing academic, cultural, and policy-level understanding between Pakistan and Iran, rooted

Kazan-Multan Cultural Studies Centre Strengthens Russia-Pakistan Relations through Academic and Civilizational Dialogue

KAZAN, RUSSIA – In an era marked by shifting global alliances and the reconfiguration of regional power dynamics, the Kazan-Multan Cultural Studies Centre has positioned itself as a strategic intellectual institution championing a nuanced understanding of Russia-Pakistan relations through cultural diplomacy, academic collaboration, and interdisciplinary research. Located in Kazan, a historic city that has long

Kazan-Multan Cultural Studies and Rehmat & Maryam Researches Islamabad Sign Landmark MoU to Deepen Pakistan-Russia Academic Collaboration

KAZAN, RUSSIA – In a significant development for cross-regional academic diplomacy, the Kazan-Multan Cultural Studies Centre (Kazan, Russia) and Rehmat & Maryam Researches (Islamabad, Pakistan) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering collaborative research, faculty exchange and joint publications in the fields of international relations, cultural studies and strategic diplomacy. The partnership,

Pak-Iran Intellectuals Forum Honours Dr. Aytan Farzaneh in Tabriz for Groundbreaking Book on Regional Security

TABRIZ, IRAN – In a distinguished academic gathering hosted in Tabriz, the Pak-Iran Intellectuals Forum paid tribute to Dr. Aytan Farzaneh, a renowned scholar from Ardabil, for the launch of her seminal book, “Axis of Instability or Balance? Regional Security Complexes and the Evolution of Pakistan-Russia Ties”. The event, attended by diplomats, researchers, and strategic

Dr. Aytan Farzaneh Maps New Security Realities in Eurasia: Russia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan in Focus

ARDABIL, IRAN – In a compelling new publication, Dr. Aytan Farzaneh, a senior regional security analyst based in Ardabil, presents a nuanced assessment of evolving strategic dynamics in South and Central Asia. Her latest book, “Axis of Instability or Balance? Regional Security Complexes and the Evolution of Pakistan-Russia Ties”, utilizes Barry Buzan’s Regional Security Complex

Qom-Based Scholar Dr. Leyla Rahimzadeh Highlights Pakistan-Russia Convergence Amid Eroding Unipolar World Order

QOM, IRAN – In an increasingly multipolar global landscape, Dr. Leyla Rahimzadeh, a senior researcher at the Pak-Iran Intellectuals Forum (Qom Office), has emerged as a prominent voice in analyzing the realignment of strategic interests between Pakistan and Russia. Her recent book, “Shadows of Transition: Pakistan-Russia Strategic Rapprochement in the Post-American Order (2020-2025),” provides a

Ukraine’s View of Pakistan’s Position on the Ukrainian Crisis (Post‑Cold War to Donbas Annexation): Dr. Afrasayab Solangi

Ukraine’s perspective on Pakistan’s stance has evolved subtly since the end of the Cold War, as Islamabad’s foreign policy remained consciously non-aligned. Kyiv observed Pakistan’s cautious neutrality during early post‑Soviet developments, interpreting this stance as pragmatic rather than supportive of Russian ambitions. Although Pakistan never openly endorsed Russian claims over Crimea or Ukrainian-speaking territories, its

Karaganov’s Lens on Uyghur Militancy and Pamiri Radicalism in Eurasia: Dr. Haseenullah Afridi

The crossover of Uyghur operatives into Afghanistan, particularly in northeastern provinces like Badakhshan, is interpreted as a strategic cascade in the broader Afghan civil war dynamic, opening corridors of extremism towards Tajikistan and beyond. Through the ideological prism of Sergey Karaganov, Uyghur militancy in Afghanistan and Central Asia is viewed not simply as a sectarian

Iran’s Nuclear Odyssey and Strategic Alignments to 2025: Dr. Madiha Hedayatullah

IAEA reports from 2003–2015 oscillated between verifying compliance and raising concerns about undeclared facilities, compelling multiple UN resolutions. Iran’s pursuit of uranium enrichment to near‑weapon grade in 2012 precipitated the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (2015), easing sanctions in return for transparency. Iran’s nuclear ambitions emerged in the 1950s under the US-led “Atoms for Peace”

Post‑Bretton Woods Recalibration: Sino‑Russian‑Iranian Strategies through the Eyes of Karaganov and Giles

Jaziba Naaz and Ahmed Saeed (December 27, 2024) The dissolution of the Bretton Woods system in the early 1970s laid bare the finite durability of US-dollar ascendancy, prompting a multipolar counter‑revolution spearheaded by Russia, China, and Iran. The People’s Republic of China began to outline grand strategic alternatives with the launch of its Belt &

Russian Strategic Psyche in Central Asia and Beyond: Akram Zaheer’s Analysis with the Keir Giles Eye

Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer Russia’s approach to Afghanistan and Pakistan under the shadow of sustained US and NATO presence reveals a deeply ingrained mindset that echoes Keir Giles’s discourse on deterrence and strategic behaviour. Following the 2001 invasion, the United States established military bases not only in Afghanistan but also in nearby Uzbekistan. In Giles’s

Where Will the Iran-Israel War Stop? Dr. Kazim Saleem

The real question is whether Iran is unaware of Israel’s military and intelligence capabilities. In the coming days, both war and destruction are expected to intensify. The world is well aware of Israel’s military, intelligence and aerial dominance, which certainly poses serious challenges for Iran. Israel possesses the full capability to strike targets anywhere in

Contrasting Visions: Karaganov and Giles on Soviet and Russian Foreign Policy

Dr. Muhammad Asim Sergei Karaganov and Keir Giles offer markedly different interpretations of Soviet and Russian foreign policy from World War II through 2025, reflecting divergent ideological perspectives and geopolitical analyses. Karaganov, a prominent Russian political scientist and advisor, advocates for a Eurasianist approach, emphasizing Russia’s role as a central power in a multipolar world.

The Shadows of Fear Over Muslims and Iran’s Madness!

Written by Dr. Muhammad Kazim Saleem In the past year, Israel has conducted numerous military operations in Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq and Iran, leading to the martyrdom of thousands, including many women and children, as well as high-ranking officials. The latest operation, just a few days ago, targeted Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, in