Editorial Team of Rationale-47 analyzes Pakistani foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto's visit to India for Shanghai Cooperation Organization CFM 2023. This article discusses the visit's significance, Pakistan's gains and impact of the visit. Read now:
Foreign Minister Bhutto at SCO Meeting in Goa: Key Takeaways and Analysis
Director Rationale-47 Abubakar Farooqui pens his observations from Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto's Goa visit in SCO CFM meeting and analyzes key takeaways from Pakistan's perspective from the visit. Read now:
KSA-Iran Detente: Is China the New Power Broker in the Middle East?
China's role in the recent re-establishment of diplomatic ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia is seen as a sign of a changing global order, according to experts. While the United States has traditionally been the dominant force in the Middle East, China's growing presence and interest in the region is altering the balance of power. The detente between Iran and Saudi Arabia, brokered by China, is seen as a positive development by many experts, as stability in the Gulf is crucial to China's economic interests. However, the reopening of embassies is only a step in the right direction, and it remains to be seen how far the detente will go.
Reimagining Diplomacy: Pakistan’s Foreign Policy 2.0 and Public Diplomacy
Pakistan's Foreign Policy needs a revamp to meet the contemporary challenges particularly in the security, economic and diplomatic spheres. Read our team's special analysis.
An In-depth Look at the Tainted Legacy of General Musharraf
Our team looks at Musharraf's Legacy as he dies at aged 79 abroad. Was his phrase Pakistan First a sincere representation of his vision for Pakistan?
Review | In the Line of Fire by Pervez Musharraf
"In the Line of Fire" by Pervez Musharraf is a memoir that offers an inside look into the life and career of the former President of Pakistan up until the time of publication. The book provides a personal account of Musharraf's experiences, including his rise to power, his time in office, and the major events that shaped Pakistan's history during his tenure.
Beyond Borders: Examining the Strengthening Ties between Pakistan and Turkey
Editorial Team Pakistan and Turkey have had a long-standing and deep-rooted relationship, with strong historical, cultural, religious, and economic ties. However, in recent years, the relationship has been strained due to a number of factors. Despite these challenges, both countries have the potential to restore and strengthen their relationship and cooperation in various fields. Pakistan … Continue reading Beyond Borders: Examining the Strengthening Ties between Pakistan and Turkey
Ukraine-Russia Crisis 2022: Is Military Confrontation Inevitable?
Director Rationale-47 Abubakar Farooqui explains the Ukraine-Russia crisis 2022 with multiple perspectives and predicts possible outcomes if the crisis turns into a conflict.
20 Years Later: 9/11 to 9/11
Director Rationale-47 Abubakar Farooqui explains how history is repeating in Afghanistan but this time with Taliban 2.0 in power, different internal dynamics of Afghanistan and a very different geopolitical context.
When is Pakistan Turning Back to Kashmir from Kabul?
Director Rationale-47 Abubakar Farooqui's in-depth critical analysis on Pakistan's Kashmir policy since 2019. He emphasizes on forming a grand-strategy for Kashmir's freedom from Indian Occupation