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The European Union’s Green Energy Strategy: A Comprehensive Analysis

Expert Comment — Energy and Climate Programme February 2026 The European Green Deal, launched in 2019 under European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, represents the EU’s flagship initiative to transform its economy into a sustainable, resource-efficient and climate-neutral powerhouse. At its core, the Green Deal aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, […]

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Strengthening Community Resilience To Counter Violent Extremism In Pakistan: Lessons From The Pakhtun Society

Ahmad Sadiq , Sayed Attaullah Shah Introduction Violent extremism is the employment of violence or support for violence in order to promote or accomplish ideological, religious, or political goals. In Pakistan, it has manifested in sectarian violence, terrorist attacks, and militant insurrections. Haters mostly use religion, race, and economic status to get people on their

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Seoul’s Great Pivot: Why Yoon Suk-yeol is Betting Everything on the American Alliance

Introduction: The Great Pivot Under President Yoon Suk-yeol, South Korea has executed one of the most dramatic foreign policy pivots in its modern history. Rejecting the “strategic ambiguity” of the past—where Seoul tried to balance security with the US and economy with China—Yoon has adopted the “Global Pivotal State” (GPS) doctrine. This philosophy asserts that

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Women Involvement in Terrorist Activities in Pakistan: From Victim to Perpetrator

Dr Hussan Ara magsi The role of women in terrorism in Pakistan has evolved over the past few decades, as women have been both active participants and victims of terrorism-related activities after 9/11 . Their involvement is complex, shaped by cultural, political, and ideological factors, and their roles within militant groups often differ depending on

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Beyond the Yoshida Doctrine: The Rise of Unapologetic Conservatism in Japan

Introduction: The Ideological Heir Sanae Takaichi is not merely a high-ranking official in Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP); she is the standard-bearer for the rigorous, unapologetic conservatism formerly led by the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. While she currently serves as a powerful figure within the party rather than the Prime Minister, her “Takaichi Doctrine”

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Europe’s Social Fractures: A Report on the Converging Crises of Inequality, Demographics, and Cohesion

Expert Comment — Europe Programme March 2026 Europe stands at a critical juncture where its foundational ideals of solidarity, prosperity and social justice are being tested by a convergence of deep-seated and interrelated challenges. Beyond the headline debates about economic competitiveness and geopolitical positioning, the continent is grappling with a series of social fractures that

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Assessment on Pakistan’s Changing Counter-Terrorism Policies

Naade Ali Over the past year, Pakistan’s terrorism landscape has undergone significant evolution and diversification. The surge in terror-related fatalities has made 2024 the deadliest year for Pakistan, with total deaths in the first three quarters surpassing the figures for all of 2023. According to available data, at least 1,534 fatalities were recorded from January

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The Pragmatic Guardian: Continuity and Innovation in Taiwan’s Struggle for Survival

Introduction: Continuity with Steel President Lai Ching-te (William Lai) assumed office during one of the most perilous moments in the history of the Taiwan Strait. His diplomatic strategy is a sophisticated evolution of his predecessor Tsai Ing-wen’s approach. However, while Tsai was viewed as a cautious academic, Lai brings the background of a fervent activist

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