Abdullah Iqbal

In Issue 5 of The Intern Press, our intern Shahzaib Maqsood analyzes the recent ruling from The Hague regarding the Indus Waters Treaty. He explores how the court's decision reaffirms that treaty obligations cannot be unilaterally set aside, even during periods of intense political tension. #StrafAsia #TheInternPress #InternationalLaw #WaterDiplomacy

Pakistan is caught at the intersection of multiple geopolitical fronts - from Afghanistan to the Middle East, alongside pressing internal security challenges. In our latest "Strategic Drive," we break down Pakistan’s multi-theatre security dilemma, capacity constraints, and why state-level diplomacy ultimately has to translate into domestic economic relief for the everyday citizen. Watch the full conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=FuTbTk… #StrafAsia #StrategicDrive #Geopolitics #PakistanSecurity #ForeignPolicy @adilsultan @Aiza_Azam @f_aider

Thrilled to be starting as a Research Intern with @Strafasia_PK for their Remote Summer Internship 2026 (Cohort I)! Currently working on a research article on "Strategic Competition in the Indian Ocean: What Does It Mean for Pakistan?"

@Strafasia_PK Honored to have my article featured in StrafAsia Pakistan's Intern Series. Thank you to the entire team for this opportunity and for your trust in my work. Looking forward to contributing more. Grateful! #TheInternPress #strafasia

"When information sharing breaks down, natural crises can quickly be misread as deliberate hostility". Strafasia's 'Intern Series' debuts with Abdullah Iqbal examining why modernizing the Indus Waters Treaty is critical to mitigating climate-related risks and reducing regional mistrust. #TheInternPress. #Geopolitics #ClimateSecurity #iwtvart

Congratulations to our first-ever social media interns on successfully completing their journey with StrafAsia! We are proud to have supported these students from FASS, Air University, and look forward to seeing their future contributions to strategic communication. #StrafAsia #ClassOf2026 #InternshipWrapUp

As President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in Islamabad following the first US–Iran talks in Switzerland under the #IslamabadMoU, #StrafAsia is convening an Executive Policy Discussion – “Islamabad MoU: Moving Forward and Gains for Pakistan” on 29 June 2026. We will unpack what this breakthrough means for Pakistan’s diplomacy, regional security, and the future of de‑escalation in the #MiddleEast and beyond. 📍 Islamabad 🔒 By invitation only #Pakistan #USIran #DeEscalation @adilsultan @Aiza_Azam @f_aider @nuverah_a

Futures Workshop #3 on Shifting Geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific & Middle Power Autonomy concluded successfully as a truly collaborative effort, bringing together rigorous scenario-based policy thinking across all tables. A sincere appreciation goes to the StrafAsia organising team Dr. Adil Sultan (@adilsultan), Ms. Aiza Azam (@Aiza_Azam ), and Mr. Faraz Haider (@f_aider) for their vision and leadership, along with Research Intern - Anas Yamin (@AnasYamin_) and Research Assistant - Nuverah Ansari (@nuverah_a) for their dedicated support in making the workshop seamless and impactful. Special thanks to our esteemed guest panelists, Amb. (R) Masood Khan (@Masood__Khan) and Rear Admiral (R) Faisal Shah, for their insightful contributions and time. Finally, gratitude to all participants whose engagement, ideas, and energy made the discussions genuinely enriching and thought-provoking. @mqasimmustafa @jafar_mobeen @t_bhatti09 @ali9119 @kakaryasir1 @warscholiast @nadrafiq @FarehaIqtidar @shamsZaman_72 @ovesanwar @khansheharyar @NDF_Pak

The Indo-Pacific is entering a period of geopolitical flux. As major powers compete and middle powers seek greater strategic autonomy, what futures lie ahead? StrafAsia's 3rd Futures Workshop will explore the possibilities — from regional order and alliance dynamics to #strategicforesight and policy pathways. 📅 8th June 2026 By invite only. #IndoPacific #Geopolitics #MiddlePowerAutonomy #InternationalRelations . . @Aiza_Azam @adilsultan @f_aider

Really insightful webinar on how EDTs and crisis perception are reshaping South Asia’s strategic and security dynamics. A must-watch for IR and security studies enthusiasts. #SouthAsia #SecurityStudies @Strafasia_PK @BASIC_int @adilsultan @Aiza_Azam @f_aider

If you missed our webinar with @BASIC_int, check it out on our Youtube [youtu.be/7_cZLqc1_Ig] @WheelerICCS @Anum_A_Khan @f_aider @adilsultan @Aiza_Azam #SouthAsia #StrategicStability #EDTs #CrisisManagement