Yasir Masood
Yasir Masood, PhD, is a Pakistani political and security analyst, academic, and broadcast journalist specializing in strategic communication. He holds a Ph.D. in International Relations, with a focus on conflict transformation in Balochistan. His work spans South Asian geopolitics, Pakistan’s foreign policy, U.S.-Pakistan relations, China’s Foreign Policy, the Belt and Road Initiative, and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. He frequently provides commentary to global media outlets and think tanks
By Yasir Masood As Pakistan and China celebrate over 70 years of robust diplomatic relations, their partnership stands as a model of mutual respect, shared goals, and strategic collaboration. Since their alliance began in 1951, the China-Pakistan relationship has evolved into a multi-dimensional…
By Yasir Masood As the 16th “BRICS Plus” Summit commenced in Kazan, Russia, on October 22, 2024, the bloc embarked on a pivotal journey to redefine global governance by amplifying the voices of the Global South. The 16th BRICS Summit is particularly significant…
By Yasir Masood As the 20th century drew to a close, Samuel Huntington’s 1996 book, The Clash of Civilizations, predicted that humanity’s future would be shaped by cultural and religious realpolitik, reinforcing a Western-dominated world order. In contrast, by the dawn of the…
World Geostratetegic Insights interview with Yasir Masood about past and current events in Afghanistan and on the foreseeable developments in Afghan Chinese relations. Yasir Masood is an Academic, Foreign and Regional Affairs Expert and a broadcast journalist based in Islamabad. He frequently contributes…
The Indo-Pakistani conflict as a result of the New Delhi initiative to abolish the special status of the state of Kashmir risks escalating into a full-scale war. According to experts, hostilities may resume in the very near future. Of particular concern is that various…