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International Relations & World Affairs aims to bring unbiased analysis of world affairs and transparent news to our readers. It is designed to highlight opinion, research, views from government and media all around the world. In addition, the purpose of site is to bring articles and topics for international relations students.

International Relations & World Affairs seeks Pakistan’s foreign policy towards her regional states and beyond it. Pakistan’s involvement in world politics and it’s impacts on state interests is secondary agenda of this site. The arguable opinion and information given to this site allows our readers to understand international relations and world affairs in an increasingly complex world.

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