PROLOGUE - HOW IT HAPPENED The collapse of the Afghan government on August 15, 2021, marked the conclusion of two decades of war in Afghanistan, and international efforts,...
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ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT 2023 | Pakistan
CASUALTIES OF TERRORISM & COUNTER-TERRORISM: BY REGION & YEAR In 2023, Pakistan witnessed 1533 violence-linked fatalies and 1462 injuries from as many as 789 incidents of...
Embracing Challenges Fostering Solutions – CRSS in 2023
A YEAR OF IMPACT AND VISION In the ever-evolving national and regional security landscape, the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) continued to be a driving force for...
Middle East Conflict Evolving Geopolitical Dynamics
Background The Israel-Hamas conflict not only imposes greater adversity on Palestinians but also casts ominous shadows and carries far-reaching implications for the entire region...
CPEC-An Explainer
For years, a debate has surrounded the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as to whether it is a mutually beneficial undertaking or primarily favorable to China alone....
What Lies behind the Iron Brotherhood – Pakistan-China Relations
We are pleased to announce the book "What Lies behind the Iron Brotherhood,"-Pakistan-China Relations (by Imtiaz Gul), has been published in Urdu. The book illustrates China and...
Rethinking Pakistan Economy Putting the House in Order
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) extends its sincere gratitude to the core research team members whose dedication and expertise were...
BEYOND BOUNDARIES V
ENGAGING RELIGIOUS AND TRIBAL LEADERS ON REGIONAL STABILITY AND BILATERAL COOPERATION (May 2022 - March 2023) Preface Since its inception in 2015, Beyond Boundaries has played a...
Climate-Induced Security Threats to Pakistan
The Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) extends its sincere gratitude to the core research team members whose dedication and expertise were instrumental in this...
Working for Collective Peace and Development: How to Defeat Fake News
Key elements of journalism were discussed in a workshop on "Working for Collective Peace and Development: How to Defeat Fake News" for Baloch journalists, organised by CRSS. The...
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“For the past nine years, I have been living in Pakistan. Being part of different youth initiatives here has allowed me to witness the incredible warmth and hospitality of the Pakistani people, and how they empathize with young Afghans like me. The Pak-Afghan Youth Peace Initiative by CRSS has helped me realize my potential as a youth and refugee leader. I’m determined to spread the messages of peace and friendship that I am taking away from this fellowship.”