Pakistan–Italy Visa Waiver Deal Marks New Phase in Bilateral Engagement

SAT Commentary

Kharjeeyat and the Ideological Roots of Pakistan’s Extremism Crisis

SAT Commentary

Taliban security personnel sit atop a military vehicle during a parade to celebrate the third anniversary of Taliban's takeover of the country in Kandahar

The Architecture of Regional Destabilization

SAT Commentary

The Kishanganga River, which is a tributary of the Jhelum and is known as the Neelum in Pakistan.

Treaty Obligations, Flows and Enduring Hydro-Politics

SAT Commentary

An Alarming Threat to Pakistan’s National Security

The Nefarious Indo-Israel-Afghan Nexus

SAT Commentary

Kharjeeyat and the Ideological Grammar of Extremism in Pakistan Understanding the Roots of Extremism, Not Just Its Outcomes

SAT Editorial Desk

On May 2, 2026, an X Space session was held under the title “One Year Later: Military Gains, Diplomatic Wins and Pakistan’s Position.” The discussion assessed Pakistan’s evolving strategic posture in the aftermath of developments following May 2025, with a focus on shifts in military credibility, diplomatic positioning, and international perception.

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Roundtables

At a SAT roundtable in Islamabad, key voices from policy, academia, and activism called for inclusive, strategic, and diplomatic approaches to the Kashmir crisis.

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Webinars

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Commentary

Pakistan–Italy Visa Waiver Deal Marks New Phase in Bilateral Engagement

SAT Commentary

Pakistan and Italy have recently signed a landmark agreement to abolish visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports, an accord finalized during a ceremony at

Kharjeeyat and the Ideological Roots of Pakistan’s Extremism Crisis

SAT Commentary

Pakistan’s decades-long struggle against militancy has produced extensive security frameworks, significant military victories, and countless counter-terrorism operations. Yet the fundamental question remains inadequately addressed: what

Down The Line

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump walking side-by-side during a formal diplomatic event in Beijing.

Red Carpets, Red Lines, and the Beijing Summit

SAT Editorial Desk

Trump’s Beijing Summit with Xi reveals a fragile US-China reset shaped by trade, Taiwan tensions, and the Iran crisis.

Beyond the War: Re-imagining Security and Sovereignty in the Middle East

SAT Editorial Desk

The US-Israel war on Iran highlights the decline of unilateral American dominance in the Middle East and underscores the need for a regional security architecture led by Muslim states through diplomacy, sovereignty, and strategic cooperation.

The Illusion of Dominance: Washington’s Billion-Dollar Blunder in the Strait of Hormuz

SAT Editorial Desk

An incisive analysis of Washington’s naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, examining its legal, strategic, and economic contradictions while highlighting Iran’s asymmetric warfare and Pakistan’s emerging role.