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Strategic Communication without Strategic Credibility in International Crises: Indian Account of Pahalgam
Research Essay9 November 2026

Strategic Communication without Strategic Credibility in International Crises: Indian Account of Pahalgam

Strategic communication persuades only when it is credible. The 2025 Pahalgam crisis shows how attribution without evidence weakened India's narrative.

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The United States and the Global Political Outlook in the Aftermath of the 2026 US Midterm Elections
Research Essay6 November 2026

The United States and the Global Political Outlook in the Aftermath of the 2026 US Midterm Elections

Abstract The United States midterm elections of November 3, 2026, represent a significant development in American domestic politics, with important…

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A Democratic Congress and Pakistan: Navigating a Divided Washington
Research Essay6 November 2026

A Democratic Congress and Pakistan: Navigating a Divided Washington

Americans went to the polls on November 3, handing both chambers of Congress to the Democrats. While the dust is…

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Beyond Infrastructure: Converting CPEC Connectivity into Market-Access Gains
Policy Analysis & Briefs3 November 2026

Beyond Infrastructure: Converting CPEC Connectivity into Market-Access Gains

CPEC 2.0 should be judged by market access, not construction. A phased plan and scorecard to turn CPEC's roads, ports…

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SCO Observatory update: the Dushanbe outcome and Pakistan’s first two months, November 2026
News & Updates2 November 2026

SCO Observatory update: the Dushanbe outcome and Pakistan’s first two months, November 2026

The Dushanbe heads of government communiqué, Pakistan's chair of the SCO Interbank Consortium, and the events ahead: the New Delhi…

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IPDS Signs MoU with Kazakhstan’s Institute of World Economics and Politics
News & Updates31 October 2026

IPDS Signs MoU with Kazakhstan’s Institute of World Economics and Politics

The Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of World…

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