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Muhammad Murad
Muhammad Murad is a Ph.D. Political Science Candidate at the University of Bonn, Germany.
Muhammad Murad hails from Thul, a town in the Jacobabad District of Sindh province in Pakistan, and is fluent in five languages: Balochi, Sindhi, Urdu, English and German. Currently, he is a Ph.D. Political Science Candidate at the University of Bonn, Germany. He can be reached here via email.
May 15, 2025
The India-Pakistan Clashes Took an Economic Toll on Afghanistan
By Muhammad Murad
The India-Pakistan border closures were yet another reminder of the importance of Chabahar port as an alternative for Afghanistan's trade.
May 07, 2025
Amid India-Pakistan Clashes, China Faces a Difficult Balancing Act
By Muhammad Murad
Pakistan is China’s “iron brother,” but full support is a bridge too far when Beijing would much prefer de-escalation to an expanded conflict.
April 30, 2025
Pakistan’s Government Backs Down After Sindh Province Wracked by Anti-Canal Protests
By Muhammad Murad
Sindhis are taking to the streets to oppose controversial canals on the Indus River and government support for corporate farming.
April 25, 2025
What Causes Hindu Emigration From Pakistan’s Sindh Province?
By Muhammad Murad
Due to the deteriorating security situation and the overall economic conditions in Pakistan, many Hindus feel compelled to migrate.
April 15, 2025
The Indo-Pacific Region in the Agenda of Germany’s Coalition Government
By Muhammad Murad
Under the Merz-led new government, Germany will have a clear focus on the Indo-Pacific.
April 11, 2025
After FM Phone Call, Are Pakistan-US Ties on the Mend?
By Muhammad Murad
The first call between Ishaq Dar and Marco Rubio was another encouraging sign, but great uncertainty remains in the bilateral relationship.
April 08, 2025
Growing Closeness Between Russia and the Taliban: A Paradigm Shift?
By Muhammad Murad
If the Taliban are removed from Moscow's terrorist list, it would further strengthen the relationship between Russia and Afghanistan.
March 25, 2025
Challenges to China’s Growing Interests in Afghanistan
By Muhammad Murad
While Chinese investment is rising, particularly in the mining sector, the operations face both local pushback and logistical headaches.
March 20, 2025
China’s Arms Imports Are Declining – But So Are Its Arms Exports
By Muhammad Murad
What do these two trends tell us about China’s defense industry and its quest for military self-reliance?
March 12, 2025
Does Trump’s Public Praise for Pakistan Signal a Change in US Foreign Policy toward Islamabad?
By Muhammad Murad
Trump wanted – and got – Pakistan's help in arresting an Islamic State commander. Will that spark a major shift in Pakistan-U.S. relations?
March 05, 2025
What Will a Conservative CDU-led Coalition in Germany Mean for China?
By Muhammad Murad
Friedrich Merz has a reputation for being tough on China, but the need to accommodate a coalition partner and headwinds from Trump's trade wars could rein in those impulses.
February 28, 2025
Bandit Rule: Pakistan’s Burning Domestic Security Issue
By Muhammad Murad
It’s not just terrorism and militancy – criminal gangs are a serious problem in parts of Sindh and Punjab.
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