Akash Shah

Pakistan’s Journey with PAKSAT-MM1 and Future Prospects

Pakistan’s premier space agency, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), announced last month that it has successfully launched and placed a multi-mission...

Decoding Iran’s Strike and Pakistan’s Counter Strike in the Geopolitical Context

Iran's surprising missile strike in Panjgur, Balochistan, caught the entire nation off guard, especially at a time when Pakistanis harbored overwhelmingly positive sentiments towards...

The United States vs. China: Who is Winning the Space Race?

The US and China are undeniably two of the world's leading nations when it comes to space exploration. While the ongoing developments are generally...

Commercial Space Assets in Modern Warfare: Lessons from Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The Russia-Ukraine war has provided a glimpse of the future of warfare -- a future characterized by remote, high-tech combat rather than traditional man-to-man...

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BRICS+ cooperation in a complex economic and geopolitical environment: Opportunities and impediments

BRICS+ offers vast potential in trade, technology and local currency cooperation, but geopolitical rivalries and divergent strategic priorities will shape whether it emerges as a cohesive force or remains a loose coalition.

BRICS and De-Dollarization: Is the Global Financial Order Really Changing?

BRICS may not end dollar dominance, but it is accelerating a shift toward a more multipolar financial order where currencies, influence, and economic power are becoming increasingly contested.

Between Two Fronts: Why Japan-South Korea Security Cooperation Is No Longer Optional

Japan and South Korea can no longer afford fragmented security policies. In a Taiwan-Korea dual contingency, coordination is no longer strategic preference, but the foundation of deterrence and regional stability.

Islamabad as Intermediary: Pakistan’s Calculated Turn to Crisis Diplomacy

As Gulf tensions rise, Pakistan has quietly become the channel neither Washington nor Tehran can afford to lose. Islamabad’s diplomacy is no longer reactive; it is positioning itself at the center of crisis management.

Epstein Case and the Crisis of Transparency in the West

The Epstein case is no longer just about one predator. It’s about whether Western institutions can investigate power honestly — or whether wealth, influence, and secrecy will always outrun accountability.