Pakistan Geostrategic Review

Mr Umer Karim (Visiting Fellow at Royal United Services Institute, UK) shares his comments on the status of Pak-Saudi relations and Prime Minister Imran Khan's recent visit to Saudi Arabia.

This programme is presented by Pakistan Geostrategic Review. Its objective is to share comments by prominent senior analysts and commentators on select issues of geostrategic concern for Pakistan. Quoting statements made in this programme is permitted, subject to proper linkback/ citation.

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Mr Ahmed Quraishi (Senior Journalist and Middle East Affairs Analyst) shares his comments on the Israel-Palestine conflict and Pakistan's role.

This programme is presented by Pakistan Geostrategic Review. Its objective is to share comments by prominent senior analysts and commentators on select issues of geostrategic concern for Pakistan. Quoting statements made in this programme is permitted, subject to proper linkback/ citation.

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Talha and Zaki host Taimur Khan (Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad) to discuss his article for CSCR, 'Will the US-Turkey S-400 Crisis Constrain Pakistan?'

This programme is presented by Pakistan Geostrategic Review in association with Islamabad-based Centre for Strategic and Contemporary Research. Its objective is to highlight articles of note authored by emerging research scholars from Pakistan. Through this video podcast series, we aim to provide them a platform where they can elucidate their perspective and defend their argument on different issues. 

Intro music composed and produced by Zaki Khalid. All rights reserved.

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Talha and Zaki discuss the meeting between US Defence Secretary General (Retired) Lloyd Austin and Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, a detailed analysis of the UK's Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy and conclude with comments on the heated debate between US and Chinese diplomatic leadership in Alaska.

Intro music composed and produced by Zaki Khalid, all rights reserved.

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Talha and Zaki discuss the context and implications of Israel's reassignment to United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) and what it means for Pakistan. They also discuss India's destabilising posturing during conflict with Pakistan and its overall bearing on South Asia.

In the first segment, two statements need correction (the errors are regretted):

1. It was Admiral William McRaven (Votel's predecessor) who conducted Operation Neptune Spear (2011).

2. Senator Tom Cotton (Republican) represents Arkansas, not Kansas.

Intro music composed and produced by Zaki Khalid, all rights reserved.

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Comments by Zaki Khalid (Editor, Pakistan Geostrategic Review) on India's participation in 'Iran-Russia Maritime Security Belt 2021' in north Indian Ocean (which it denies). Also some comments on Hybrid  Warfare.

Air Marshal (R) M. Ashfaque Arain, Director (Strategic Defence & Security) at Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies in Islamabad, comments on the proposed theaterisation of Indian Armed Forces and its implications for air warfare between India and Pakistan.

This programme is presented by Pakistan Geostrategic Review. Its objective is to share comments by prominent senior analysts and commentators on select issues of geostrategic concern for Pakistan. Quoting statements made in this programme is permitted, subject to proper linkback/ citation.

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Brigadier (R) Dr Tughral Yamin, Founder/ Associate Dean of the Centre for Intl Peace and Stability (CIPS) at NUST, comments on the proposed theaterisation of Indian Armed Forces and its implications for land warfare between India and Pakistan.

This programme is presented by Pakistan Geostrategic Review. Its objective is to share comments by prominent senior analysts and commentators on select issues of geostrategic concern for Pakistan. Quoting statements made in this programme is permitted, subject to proper linkback/ citation.

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Talha and Zaki host Maryam Raashed and Rida Anwaar to discuss their co-authored perspective paper for the Centre for Strategic and Contemporary Research (CSCR) titled 'Pakistan’s Foreign Policy In Transition: Driving Factors And Emerging Trends'.

This programme is presented by Pakistan Geostrategic Review in association with Islamabad-based Centre for Strategic and Contemporary Research. Its objective is to highlight articles of note authored by emerging research scholars from Pakistan. Through this video podcast series, we aim to provide them a platform where they can elucidate their perspective and defend their argument on different issues. 

Intro music composed and produced by Zaki Khalid. All rights reserved.

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