Valdai Club

As the character of war continues to evolve, so too must Pakistan’s approach to securing its place in the regional and global order. AI, with its transformative power, offers Pakistan a pathway to not only maintain strategic parity with its adversaries but also shape a future where technology serves as a guarantor of stability and sovereignty, writes Javairyah Aatif. The author is a participant of the Valdai – New Generation project.

For countries like Pakistan, situated at the strategic crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East, understanding and navigating the changing geopolitical landscape is crucial for leveraging opportunities and mitigating regional cooperation and development challenges, writes Javairyah Aatif. The author is a participant of the Valdai – New Generation project.

President Donald Trump has made some intriguing headlines pointing towards the potential plan of the United States of America to take over the Gaza Strip, aiming to transform it into the “Riviera of the Middle East”. This plan involves relocating the Palestinian population, a move widely criticised as ethnic cleansing and a violation of international law. While the official statements and narratives speak of redevelopment and reconstruction, one can’t help but wonder about the nature of some underlying geopolitical interests with a country like the US, driven by realpolitik.