At the Centre for Regional and Global Connectivity (CRGC), we analyze the intersections of stability and crisis. We work with experts in economics, security, finance, politics, energy, and demography at the national, regional, and global level to try to map how change is happening and what its implications are for businesses, governments and leaders.
As climate change, regional security, and economic uncertainty rapidly evolve, we chart how countries can fulfil their international obligations and enhance the lives of their citizens. Our objective is to shape a more connected, prosperous, and secure future for Pakistan, the multiple regions it is a key part of, and the wider international community.
Our Publications
The Audit
The Audit by Tabadlab’s Centre for Regional and Global Connectivity is a podcast on Pakistan’s foreign relations that grounds current complex realities within their historical context. In the first season, we look at the Pakistan-US relationship, taking a deep dive into the political, economic, and strategic forces that have shaped these bilateral ties.
Climate Mahaul
Climate Mahaul is Pakistan’s first podcast on climate change. A programme-style conversational podcast rich in sounds, music and clips, Climate Mahaul aims to stimulate debate and awareness within the country and place Pakistan in the global conversation as a climate action leader that is also among the most at risk. With insights from ministers, experts, activists, journalists, researchers and climate change affectees, the podcast aims to encompass the breadth of voices, policy choices, and issues in climate change.
Dragon Road
A podcast on China’s rise in the world. What is the Belt and Road Initiative? What does it mean for the economies of smaller countries working with China? How will China’s rise influence the standing of traditional global powers like the United States?
Episode 09 - B3W Vs BRI
The conversation for this week’s edition is centered around a comparison between the US backed B3W and China’s BRI.
Episode 08 - China in Afghanistan
This episode of Dragon Road discusses Chinese outreach towards the Taliban and more about the future of China in Afghanistan.
Episode 07 - China's Wolf Warriors
In this episode of Dragon Road, host Arif Rafiq discusses “wolf warrior” diplomacy with journalist and author of China's Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy, Peter Martin.
Episode 05 - String Of Pearls: Djibouti & Gwadar Part II
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Episode 04 - China's Strategic Strongpoints Part I
In the first of a two-part series, Arif Rafiq separates the various strands of the “String of Pearls” theory with Isaac B. Kardon.
Episode 03 - China's Digital Silk Road & the Tech Battle
In this episode of Dragon Road, Arif Rafiq speaks to Elina Noor about the emerging China-US rivalry in the digital space.
Episode 02 - The China-Iran Deal: Separating Myth From Reality
In the second episode of Dragon Road, host Arif Rafiq speaks to Dr. Bill Figueroa to help unpack the recently inked China-Iran deal.
Episode 01 - A new paradigm for global development? How China does aid
In this episode of Dragon Road, we are joined by Stella Hong Zhang to understand China’s recent white paper on aid called China's International Development Cooperation in the New Era.