The Trump Doctrine

Trade Wars, Tariffs, and the New Realpolitik President Donald Trump’s second term has ushered in a foreign policy that departs sharply from the liberal internationalist consensus of the post–Cold War era. Instead of multilateralism and institution-building, the Trump administration has embraced transactional diplomacy, tariff-based leverage, and a CEO-style approach to global power. The guiding logic…

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Operation Bunyanum Marsoos

How PAF’s Next Air War Will Redefine The Indo Pak Aerial Equation

IntroductionThe aerial dimension has always been, and will continue to be, the pivotal arbiter in any future conflict between Pakistan and India. The recent events of May 2025, specifically the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) ill-fated “Operation Sindoor,” serve as a profound case study, offering invaluable insights into the evolving aerial equation and the critical role…

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Indian Rafale debris

The Decay has Set In

Since the arrival of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the helm, a marked change has occurred in the outlook of the Indian Army. Apolitical hitherto, it gradually became involved in politics one way or another. Anti-Muslim sentiments gained momentum, and Bollywood-style hyper-action movies began to shape perceptions—blurring the line between fiction and reality—and influencing…

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Pakistan launches Al-Fatah Missile strike in honor of children killed in Indian aggression

Pakistan’s Defence: From 6th September 1965 To May 2025 A Saga Of Faith, Bravery, Unity And Sacrifice

The Dawn of 6th September 1965 In the annals of history, certain days emerge as timeless symbols of national will, courage, and unshakable unity. For Pakistan, 6th September 1965 is not merely a date—it is a living testament to the indomitable spirit of a young nation that dared to stand against an aggressor many times…

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A Dialogue On Gen Z As Agents Of Change

The Providentia Books Foundation, in collaboration with IGI Global and Summit Strategies, successfully hosted a dynamic dialogue titled “Gen Z as Agents of Change” at the AmaaniBagh Auditorium in Angoori, Islamabad. The event brought together experts, academics, students, and industry professionals for meaningful discussions on the role of Gen Z in shaping Pakistan’s future. Aimed…

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The Challenge of Enlightenment, Conflict Transformation and Peace in Pakistan

The intellectual debate on the idea of enlightenment defined by a Prussian Philosopher, Immanuel Kant, always remained an area of less scholarly importance in Pakistan due to the country’s explicit socio-cultural growth under specific ideological patterns centred in certain religious beliefs. Kant’s description of enlightenment starts the debate of Moonis Ahmar’s remarkable and brief intellectual…

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ECO – The Regional Nestle

In recent years, regional organizations are seen vividly interacting on emerging global issues. The 17th ECO Summit was held on July 3 and 4, 2025, in Khankendi, Azerbaijan which was attended by heads and high level representatives of its 10 member states. According to ECO charter, heads of government/states must meet biennially to review the…

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