The Port That Feeds a State Can Also Pressure It
Ports are not just trade gateways but strategic pressure points where disruption can raise food prices, delay industrial imports and destabilise…
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PGAN Alumni Journal Peace, Security & Resilience
Essays worth reading
Briefings and arguments from PGAN alumni. Every piece lists its theme, the date it was published, and a short account of the case it makes.
All essays Art, Culture & Global Dialogue Climate & Sustainable Futures Human Development & Inclusion Knowledge, Innovation & Enterprise Peace, Security & Resilience Public Policy & Good Governance Clear
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Pakistan's Next Security Test May Not Start at the Border
Pakistan's security debate remains focused on borders and conventional threats while more dangerous vulnerabilities grow within society itself.…
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Why the Most Important Negotiations Usually Begin in Secret
History's most consequential negotiations succeeded because they began in secret, away from public pressure that punishes compromise. Pakistan…
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The Iran Crisis Is Making Nuclear Weapons Look Like Insurance
The Iran crisis is reshaping how states think about nuclear weapons. Watching Iran face military pressure and sanctions while remaining non-nuclear,…
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The Hardest Part of US Iran Talks Is Not the Nuclear File
The real challenge in US-Iran diplomacy is not the nuclear file but creating political conditions where compromise does not look like surrender. Both…
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Why Pakistan's Quiet Diplomacy Still Matters in a Harder Middle East
Pakistan's geographic and diplomatic position (bordering Iran, with ties to China, Gulf states and the US) makes it a useful backchannel in the…
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Strength in Solidarity: How Local Resilience Networks Are Transforming Disaster Response
Pakistan’s Local Resilience Networks are redefining disaster response through community empowerment, technology, and collaboration. From Karachi to…
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Building Resilience Through Community-Led Peace building in Pakistan
Local communities across Pakistan are driving peace and resilience through dialogue, inclusion, and collaboration. From women-led initiatives to…
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How Community-Led Violence Prevention Programs Reduced Crime in Karachi’s Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods
Karachi’s most vulnerable neighborhoods are becoming safer through community-led peace initiatives. Programs like the Karachi Youth Peace Network and…
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Resilient Pakistan: Lessons from Crises and the Road to Recovery
Pakistan’s journey of resilience continues to inspire. From rebuilding after the 2022 and 2025 floods to strengthening defense through a new security…
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Women, Peace, and Security: Pakistan’s Untapped Force for Stability
Pakistan’s women, 49% of the population, are vital for peace and security but underrepresented in governance. Despite contributions in UN…
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About this journal
How to read the alumni blog
What does the alumni blog publish?
Essays and briefings written for the Pakistan Global Alumni Network. Each article is a finished piece: a title, a theme, a publication date, and the argument in full. Podcasts and event listings live in their own sections.
How are articles organised?
Pieces are grouped by theme, including climate, public policy, knowledge and enterprise, culture, human development, and peace and security. Open a theme to read only that shelf.
How do I find a piece?
Search the title or the argument, or follow a theme. On an article, each tag links back to other pieces that share it.