An Academic Way towards Peace, Progress and Prosperity
October 28, 2025
Report prepared by Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer and Dr. Muhammad Asim for the Islamabad Institute for Russia and Central Asia. In the age of globalization, a miracle has now been occurred in Central and South Asia. After the long waited dream of two great regions Central and South Asia are going to be connected and
READ MOREIslamabad Institute for Constitutional and Legislative Debates conducted a session for political science students, where students from various colleges came to know about relationship between globalization and democracy. Report prepared by Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer Globalization is an approach of the existing authorities to provide social stability and maintain political support for them. Economic globalization,
READ MOREA debating session about political culture and constitutional challenges in Iraq was held in F-9 park Islamabad where participants presented their viewpoints about current political dilemmas in Iraq. During this session, Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer and Dr. Muhammad Asim expressed their perspectives as the primary source for their academic stays in Iraq. Crux of their
READ MOREDuring a roundtable on investment opportunities in Central Asia organized by the Islamabad Institute for Political Economy, participants highlighted the political economy of Central Asia as; Central Asia is a heart of the world and in order to control the world, the region should be under the control of a power. Historically, it is tied
READ MOREIn 2015, Iran made a long term deal (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) on its nuclear program with world’s major powers known as P5+1. Under the accord Tehran was agreed to limit its nuclear program and allowed international community to visit and observe the activities of the nuclear program in return for lifting economic sanctions.
READ MOREAsian continent has seen many changes in the recent era. Liberation of many central Asian States from the clutches of Communist world made this region an opportunity for many to benefit from this openness of region. Central Asian states knowing their potential became active in developing new relations. War stricken decades caused losses of lives,
READ MOREA major military conflict has infused in the heart of Asia. And this conflict may affect neighboring countries or the whole region. From the strategic view point, the area is much significant for both the countries. China has control of the Aksai Chen and east of Ladakh region and wants to build a road to
READ MOREChina and Russia are convergence in Central Asia regarding to their own interests. Both the countries has the desire of terrorism free region and stability particularly in Afghanistan. They also desired United States exit from the region and at last the United States left Afghanistan. As United States departure from Afghanistan, China and Russia are
READ MOREAUKUS is a trilateral security agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States for the Indo-Pacific region. Under the agreement, the United States and Britain will help Australia to acquire nuclear-powered submarines. The agreement was designed to counter Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific region. But, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson later told parliament
READ MORESome months ago ago, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman demonstrated the Biden administration’s magical thinking about Iran at the House of International Students. State Department spokesman Ned Price insisted last week that there was a deadline for talks, but failed to say whether it would be in one day or five years. Meanwhile, Iran’s
READ MOREDuring the last four decades, the foreign policy and economic policy of the champion of globalization have been characterized by isolationism and protectionism. By adjustment of their policies, United States have undermined the process of globalization and encouraged retribution between various economic camps and interest groups. The data released by the US Department of Commerce
READ MOREPakistan and Turkey pledged to improve their strategic and economic relations and agreed to take steps to eliminate terrorism. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made the commitments during a one-on-one meeting and talks on issues of mutual interests. Today, Pakistan and Turkey are moving in to the right direction of
READ MOREAs the Taliban took over the control of Kabul, scholars asked how Taliban achieved this success. One of the many reasons is that the Taliban were never alone. They are always supported by Pakistan’s constant governments, its armed forces, and its military intelligence. Taliban leaders have long been based on Pakistan, even when Islamabad has
READ MOREPakistan hosted 48th session of the Council of Foreign Minister (CFM) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on 22, 23 March 2022. The theme of the conference was “Partnering for the Unity, Justice and Development”. The State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi also attended as a special guest. Senior officials from non-OIC
READ MOREInclusiveism is an approach of several to understanding different ideologies. Inclusivists hold many beliefs as true and accommodate with their own philosophy. Accommdativism is a doctrine that refers to appropriateness, conformances and reconcilement in socio-political and theological attitudes. According to Dr Muhammad Asim, “Accomodationism” means to accommodate distinct religious identities by government in a structural
READ MORESince the Shah’s regime, Iran has portrayed herself as a strategic independent state in the Middle East, particularly in Persian Gulf due to her demography, strategic location, and resources. Post-Islamic Revolution Ayatullah Khomeini promoted the idea of strategically independent Iran and efficiently transformed the state from being marginalized in the region to an assertive geopolitical
READ MORESince the administration of President Joe Biden, the US alignment in Asia and in the Middle East has entered in a new phase. All regional states are revising their policies according to new realities, but Iran hopes that post Biden regime may diminish its pressure then Tehran could build up its regional influence. On the
READ MOREThe president of Islamic Republic Iran Ibrahim Raeesi preferred east instead of west to make his first foreign visit. He participated in the summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), also known as Eurasian political, economic and security alliance and skipped the United Nations meeting. The visit also was substantive for Iran because it was to
READ MOREThe current geopolitical reality imposes new challenges and opportunities to resolve conflicts of interest through international cooperation, while maintaining a strategic vision or calling into question the balance of power. However, uncertainty is constant, as are circumstances and actors. In this constant concern for improvement, we cannot fail to evoke two kinds of strategic ideas.
READ MOREChinese minister of national defense Wei Fenghe visited Tehran in April and met with high profile personalities of Iran. During their visit, the Chinese envoys met with senior Iranian officials, including President Ibrahim Raisi, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces General Staff (AFGS) Mohammad Baqeri and Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ishtiani. Officers from the
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