Haris Bilal Malik

The author is an Islamabad based Researcher and Policy Analyst. He holds an M. Phil Degree in International Relations from National Defence University, Pakistan. His areas of interests are Russian Foreign Policy, Defence, International Security, Maritime Affairs and Contemporary South-Asia

The Geopolitics of Indian Ocean Rim and Prospects of Pakistan’s Blue Economy

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Caught in the Crosswinds: India’s Energy and Diplomacy in a Fractured Middle East

Caught between oil, diaspora, and diplomacy, India faces mounting risks as Middle East tensions disrupt Hormuz flows. Can New Delhi still balance Iran, the US, and Gulf ties—or is strategic neutrality no longer viable?

Cops, Robbers and Robots: How AI Is Changing Cybercrime

AI is supercharging cybercrime—scaling attacks, lowering entry barriers, and outpacing defenses. From LLM-assisted breaches to “vibe hacking,” are regulators and tech firms ready to keep up before threats spiral further?

From Market Access to Investment: Europe’s Expanding Role in Pakistan

Can Europe become the anchor Pakistan’s economy needs? The EU forum will test whether trade ties can evolve into investment, confidence, and recovery before Pakistan’s current advantages begin to narrow.

No Direct Talks, No Easy Exit: Pakistan Emerges as the Only Channel in the US–Iran Standoff

No direct US-Iran talks, no easy off-ramp. As tensions shake oil routes and markets, Pakistan has become the lone bridge between Washington and Tehran. Can Islamabad turn access into diplomacy?

From Pax Americana to Pax Transactional: Rethinking Power in the Middle East

From Pax Americana to Pax Transactional: the Middle East now reflects a world of deals, shifting alignments, and selective power. As old orders fade, can rising powers turn chaos into opportunity?