Ambassador(R) Abdul Basit Holds a Master’s Degree in International Relations from QAU, Islamabad. He joined the Foreign Service of Pakistan in October 1982. He has held various diplomatic assignments at Pakistan Missions abroad, such as in Moscow, New York, Sana'a, Geneva, and London. He served as Foreign Office Spokesperson during 2009-2012. He was Pakistan's Ambassador to Germany from 2012-2014 and High Commissioner to India from 2014-2017. Served as President of Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) from 2017-2018 as well as President of Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) from 2018-2022. Presently, hosts the TV talk show “Decipher with Abdul Basit” on ABN News. Author of the book entitled “ Hostility: A Diplomat’s Diary on Pakistan-India Relations”.

Mushahid Hussain Syed is the Chairman of Pakistan China Institute, former Minister for Information & Culture & Chairman of the Senate Defence & Foreign Affairs Committees, and former Editor of the daily The Muslim. He is a renowned politician, journalist, and distinguished scholarly figure, and he has contributed extensively to various newspapers and journals. He can be reached at mushahid.hussain@gmail.com and tweets @mushahid

Dr. Zafar Khan is currently a Professor with the Department of International Relations, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering, and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Quetta. He has his MSC in International Politics from University of Glasgow, UK and PhD in Strategic Studies from University of Hull, Yorkshire, UK. He has taught at the Department of Strategic Studies, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan. His papers have appeared in various international peer-reviewed journals such as Cambridge Review of International Affairs, Comparative Strategy, Washington Quarterly, Journal of Contemporary China, Contemporary Security Policy, East Asia, and International Journal of Conflict Management. He has authored Books such as Pakistan’s Nuclear Policy: A Minimum Credible Deterrence (2015), Nuclear Deterrence in South Asia: New Technologies and Challenges to Sustainable Peace (2020), and India’s Evolving Deterrent Force Posture: Temptation for Pre-emptive Strikes, Power Projection, and Escalation Dominance (London & New York: Palgrave McMillan, 2021).

Zafar Mehmood is Professor of Economics & HOD Research, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad. He holds a Phd in Economics from Columbia University, New York, USA.

Nayeema Ahmad Mahjoor is a renowned senior journalist and acclaimed author. Ex Editor (BBC Urdu service) Penguin author of Lost in Terror, ex-chairperson of Jk Women Commission, and currently a columnist at independent Urdu and Countercurrents.org.

The writer is Director Research at IPI Pakistan as well as a consultant and defense and foreign affairs analyst. Huma Rehman is also a Visiting Research Fellow at James Martin Center for Non-Proliferation Studies (CNS) - Middlebury Institute of International Studies, Washington DC. She can be reached at X @HumaRehman1

Dr Khurram Abbas is Director at the India Study Centre, Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad. He tweets @itskhurramabbas He can be reached at directorisc@issi.org.pk

Arshad Mehmood is a conflict zone journalist with extensive experience covering the US-led invasion of Afghanistan. Associated with a prestigious American news agency, The Media Line USA. He is a highly experienced journalist with a proven track record of covering inland and across-the-border terrorism and counter-terrorism narratives and incidents. (https://themedialine.org/) Most of his news stories published in The Media Line are also featured on JPost.com, a major media outlet in the Middle East. He can be reached via @RajaAajtv on social media.

Researcher at the University of Pisa, Italy.

The author is a Moscow-based American political analyst specializing in the global systemic transition to multipolarity.

Lecturer and Linguist Specialising in Chinese and East Asian Affairs. PhD in Politics from the University of Surrey

is a member of the Association for Asian Studies (Ann Arbor), of The author is a member of the Association of Extra-European Studies (Pisa) and of the Italian Society of International History (Padua). His current research interests include the foreign policy of the People's Republic of China and Western imperialism in China of the last Qing.

the Author is a retired diplomat with over 37 years of distinguished service in the Foreign Service of Pakistan. During her career, she held key positions, including Ambassador to China, the European Union, Ireland. She also served as Deputy Head of Mission to China and Denmark. With expertise in various areas, she held significant roles at the Foreign Office, including Additional Foreign Secretary for America's and Director General Policy Planning. In addition to her diplomatic career, she is actively engaged as Vice Chair of the Council on Global Policy and a member of the Board of Directors of First Women Bank. She serves as an advisor to the China Study Center at ISSI and Kestral International. Furthermore, she is a prolific writer, contributing regularly to esteemed magazines and newspapers. As an accomplished author, she has published several books, including "Magnificent Pakistan" and "Pakistan-China-All Weather Friendship." Her dedication and expertise continue to impact the field of international relations. She tweets @AmbNaghmanaHash.

The writer is a former foreign secretary who also served as Pakistan's ambassador to the United States. Currently, he is associated with Sanober Institute Islamabad as its chairman.

Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan has served Pakistan as Minister for Foreign Affairs, Defense, Commerce and Energy. He can be contacted at @kdastgirkhan on X. The views expressed in the writings are his personal.

The writer is Honourary Research Fellow at National Institute of Maritime Affairs, Islamabad and can be reached via faisel68.fs@gmail.com

Dr. Rabia Akhtar Director Center for Security, Strategy and Policy Research (CSSPR) University of Lahore, Pakistan

The Author is a UK-based Journalist and Political Analyst. She Tweets @ShamaJunejo

Dr. Muhammad Nadeem Mirza is a distinguished faculty member at the School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. Serving as Director and Associate Professor. He is the co-author of the book Introducing International Relations: Concepts, Theories and Practices, alongside Farhan Hanif Siddiqi, published by Oxford University Press.

The Author is an independent geopolitics and security analyst. He writes on national security, military affairs, and economic diplomacy.

Hassan Khan is a broadcast journalist, political and security analyst. His main focus is the Pak Afghan regions, issues related to security and religious extremism. He has contributed to leading newspapers and regularly appears on national & international broadcasts as experts on Afghanistan, terrorism and security landscape in the AfPak regions.

Saleem Samad is an award-winning independent journalist based in Bangladesh. A media rights defender with the Reporters Without Borders (@RSF_inter). Recipient of Ashoka Fellowship and Hellman-Hammett Award. He could be reached at saleemsamad@hotmail.com; Twitter (X): @saleemsamad

Dr. Zukun Lyu is a research scholar in the Department of Political Science at the University of Siena. She has been to national and international conferences and written 21 research articles that have been published in international journals.

Dr. Alexander N. Kostyuk is a distinguished academic and expert in corporate governance, currently serving as the Director of the Virtus Global Center for Corporate Governance. He holds the position of Editor-in-Chief at the "Corporate Ownership and Control" journal, a leading publication in the field. Dr. Kostyuk's extensive academic involvement includes membership in prestigious organizations such as the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI) and the Association Académique Internationale de Gouvernance (AAIG). His professional and academic contributions can be further explored through his profiles on ECGI, AAIG, LinkedIn, and ResearchGate.

Former Minister -Afghanistan, with a keen interest in politics, economics, connectivity, and transit trade.

The writer is Pakistan's former Special Representative for Afghanistan, who served as the country's ambassador to Iran and UAE. Currently, he is working as a Senior Research Fellow in Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI). He is the author of the book Turmoil: Events in Afghanistan, South Asia, Middle East, Ukraine, and Pakistan.

The author is a Former Ambassador of Pakistan to Kuwait. twitter: @SajjadDiplomat

Pakistan’s former ambassador to China.

Renowned political and military analyst. Holds a PhD degree in International Relations/ Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.

The writer is the founder and director of Iqbal Forum, Tehran.

The Author is a Professor of International Relations and presently working as a Member Board of Directors, at the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (RCSS) Colombo-Sri Lanka. He has served as Dean Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Wah, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and Director of School of Politics and International Relations (SPIR), Quaid-i-Azam University. He has over 30 years of teaching, research, and administrative experience. He Tweets @Sheeshgar1

Dr Muhammad Munir is a renowned scholar who has 26 years of experience in research, academic management, and teaching at various leading Think Tanks and Universities. He holds a PhD degree from the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies (DSS), Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.

Saima William serves as the Program Lead for Climate Action at the Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI) in Pakistan, a position she has held since January 2023. Her expertise lies in climate action, with a focus on mitigation and adaptation strategies in areas such as solid waste management, climate resilience, renewable energy, and climate policy reforms. With a master’s degree in psychology and over 15 years of experience in the development sector, Saima has participated in numerous international trainings on UN advocacy, disaster response, and sustainable development. She places a strong emphasis on capacity building, particularly working with local governments to enhance climate resilience. Her diverse portfolio includes writing articles, blogs, investigative pieces, proposals, and training materials on issues like advocacy, gender, minority rights, and climate adaptation. Saima is deeply committed to social and environmental justice, with a focus on empowering marginalized communities through policy advocacy, strategic initiatives, and capacity building.

Hafiz Ahsaan Ahmad Khokhar is a practicing Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan. He has served in many important quasi-judicial positions including Chairman, Customs, Excise & Sales Tax Appellate Tribunal, Pakistan, and Senior Advisor Federal Ombudsman, Pakistan. He can be reached at his email hafizahsaan47@gmail.com

The author is a known TV journalist and anchorperson with 27 years of Print and Electronic Media experience. He has played an essential role in establishing TV news channels in Pakistan. He hosts a prime-time political talk show, “BAYANIAH,” on NEWSONE TV. He tweets @waheed_h35

The author is a dynamic academician, trainer and researcher who has a multidisciplinary background in Economics, Blue Economy, Ecofeminism, Institutional Governance, and Climate Change. Internationally, he has been affiliated with the Rensselaer University, Harvard University, Cambridge University, and the University of Bern-Switzerland, amongst several others. He also serves as the Board of Director for Maritime Study Forum, Islamabad. He is a visiting Professor at Institut Supérieur d’Economie et de Management Université de Nice Sophia Antipolis France, Tsinghua University, Beijing, Peoples Republic of China.

The author is a Pakistani journalist covering conflicts and diplomacy in the MENA region.

Kestér Kenn Klomegâh has a deep understanding of contemporary geopolitical dynamics and a keen interest in analyzing the trends in foreign relations and their impact on developments across Africa. As a self-taught research writer for nearly two decades, he specializes in Africa and Eurasia as well as regional organizations. Most of his well-resourced articles have been reprinted in several reputable foreign media outlets.