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World Affairs Insider launches Two Nations, One Voice: The Dynamics of Cultural Diplomacy between Pakistan and the United States of America

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 World Affairs Insider proudly announces the release of its first book, "Two Nations, One Voice: The Dynamics of Cultural Diplomacy between Pakistan and the United States of America."

Islamabad, 16 July 2024 (WAI): World Affairs Insider proudly announces the release of its first book, “Two Nations, One Voice: The Dynamics of Cultural Diplomacy between Pakistan and the United States of America.” Authored by Hira Sarwar, this groundbreaking work delves into the multifaceted aspects of cultural diplomacy, offering an in-depth analysis of the longstanding and … Read more

Pakistan’s Rice Exports: A Historic Surge Amidst Water Scarcity Concerns

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Pakistan experienced a historic surge in rice exports. Previously, exports reached a high of 4.8 million tons, valued at about $2.5 billion in FY2021-22. In the first 11 months of FY2022-23, this figure rose to an estimated 5.6 million tons, worth $3.5 billion. The increased global demand for rice was influenced by factors like India’s … Read more

States’ Survival: Liberalism or Realism Preferred?

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Liberals could challenge the argument in this article. There has been a huge debate between Liberals and realists regarding human nature and the nature of states. Both theories present opposing pictures. One cannot understand realism without having a thorough understanding of what liberals stand for, and vice versa. As far as human nature is concerned, … Read more

International Conference on Regional Connectivity for Prosperity

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International Conference on Regional Connectivity for Prosperity

Peshawar, 11 June 2024 (WAI): The Regional Connectivity Center at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar (SBBUWP), in collaboration with the Pakistan Research Center for a Community with Shared Future (PRCCSF) and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, hosted a groundbreaking international conference on “Enhancing Regional Connectivity for the Betterment of Shared Future … Read more

Analyzing Pakistan’s Structural Issues: A Case Study

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To thoroughly understand a society, its political activities, and the state machinery that ultimately shapes international politics, it is crucial to study how structural units of that very society work. The world is, after all, a mosaic of different patches that we call states. These states are made by human beings, who are their basic … Read more

Evaluating China’s soft power approaches

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Evaluating China's Soft Power Approaches

In the intricate landscape of global relations, China’s Soft Power Strategy is harassed through warfare and media. Moreover, this analysis unravels the multifaceted dimensions of China’s rise, examining its core strategic approaches, underlying theories, and varied global responses.  Notably, China’s state-controlled media, comprising outlets like Xinhua, CCTV, and People’s Daily, meticulously crafts narratives around national development, technological prowess, and cultural richness. These … Read more

United States Involvement in Middle East: Oil, Politics, and Shifting Influences

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United States Involvement in Middle East: Oil, Politics, and Shifting Influences

Since the early 20th century, the U.S. has been involved in the Middle East for its oil resources and to counter Soviet influence. The U.S. had alliances with some key players like Saudi Arabia and Israel. After the U.S. abandoned the Bretton Wood system, it went into a deal with Saudi Arabia, which we know … Read more

Historical Roots and Implications of China-Taiwan Conflict

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Historical roots and implications of China-Taiwan conflict

The China-Tawan conflict started with the arrival of communism in China in 1921. China was then ruled by a progressive nationalist party known as Kuomintang (KMT), which entered a conflict with the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) in mainland China. The conflict ended when KMT lost the civil war against the CCP in 1948 and retreated to Taiwan, declaring … Read more

Iran-Israel conflict and its global implications

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The Iran-Israel Conflict has pushed the situation towards a risk that has the potential to draw in many other countries, including Pakistan. From spiking oil prices to fracturing existing international alliances, this conflict has the potential to trigger a cascade of effects. The rivalry creates a lose-lose situation for many countries and threatens to draw … Read more

Middle East conflicts overshadow Ukraine war

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Middle East Conflicts Overshadow Ukraine War.

Ever since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, the world’s attention has swung away from the nearly two-year-old war in Ukraine. Recent United States (U.S.) actions in Yemen have once again forced global media to shift away from the conflict in Eastern Europe. “This world order was, and will be, an ever-living fire, kindled … Read more

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