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General Asim Munir: Power, Pressure, and the Future of Pakistan’s Civil-Military Balance

SDG News Spotlight: General Asim Munir: Power, Pressure, and the Future of Pakistan’s Civil-Military Balance

In a region defined by shifting alliances, internal pressures, and nuclear deterrence, few figures carry as much influence as Pakistan’s army chief. Since his appointment in late 2022, General Asim Munir has emerged as one of the most consequential—and closely watched—military leaders shaping South Asia’s trajectory. Munir’s leadership comes at

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U.S.–Iran Talks Collapse in Pakistan, Triggering New Phase of Global Risk

U.S.–Iran Talks Collapse in Pakistan, Triggering New Phase of Global Risk

The most consequential diplomatic effort to halt the 2026 Iran war ended without agreement this weekend, as marathon negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad broke down after 21 hours—exposing the widening gap between military escalation and diplomatic resolution. What followed may define the next phase of global

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The Quantum Surge: China’s Bet on the Next Frontier of Power

The Quantum Surge: China’s Bet on the Next Frontier of Power

In a signal moment for the global technology race, China’s quantum sector is roaring back to life, powered by large-scale capital, state strategy, and a renewed push to dominate one of the most consequential industries of the 21st century. But what is unfolding in China is not happening in isolation.

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Korea Investment Corporation (KIC), the country’s $200+ billion sovereign wealth fund, has committed $150 million to a biotech research and development platform

South Korea’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Turns to Biotech as Strategic Frontier for National Capital

In a move that signals the next evolution of sovereign capital, South Korea’s sovereign wealth fund is stepping deeper into the life sciences sector, underscoring how governments are increasingly deploying capital not just for returns, but for strategic positioning in critical industries. Korea Investment Corporation (KIC), the country’s $200+ billion

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Türkiye’s Murat Kurum to Lead Global Climate Diplomacy as COP31 President

Türkiye Prepares to Host COP31 Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

Türkiye is positioning the upcoming COP31 climate summit as a pivotal moment for transforming global climate commitments into concrete action. But preparations for the major international gathering are unfolding against an increasingly volatile geopolitical backdrop as the Iran War intensifies just beyond the country’s southeastern borders. The United Nations climate

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Indonesia Turns to Chinese Partners to Launch Major Waste-to-Energy Push

Indonesia Turns to Chinese Partners to Launch Major Waste-to-Energy Push

Indonesia is accelerating plans to convert its mounting waste problem into a new source of electricity, with the country’s sovereign wealth fund selecting Chinese companies to help roll out the first phase of a national waste-to-energy program. The initiative highlights Jakarta’s growing ambition to tackle urban pollution while expanding alternative

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