It is my pleasure to present the January 2023 edition which is the first edition of Volume X of Global Affairs successfully marking the 10 years of publication. This month’s title is dedicated to COAS who has urged the nation to show consensus in order to steer out of the economic crisis and security challenges. The strategic challenges are also a pivotal part of the country’s current economical slump. The COAS was speaking as the Chief Guest at the Commissioning Parade of 118th Midshipmen and 26th Short Service Commission held at the Pakistan Naval Academy, in Karachi. Foreign Minister of Pakistan Bilawal responded vehemently to the Indian Terror Allegations in the United Nations meeting minutes after his Indian counterpart accused Pakistan of perpetuating terrorism. In another ground breaking development UN chief calls out Taliban Government, to end activities posing threat to Pakistan from Afghan soil. Moreover, The Chinese President Xi Jinping, visited Saudi Arabia on a three day official trip to impact Washington and Riyadh’s strained ties. Meanwhile, the US army launches space unit in South Korea to counter the threats posing against them. EU reaches agreement on overhauling the bloc’s carbon market, to reduce emissions and invest in climate-friendly technologies. In the world of Sports Messi lifts the world cup for Argentina for the first time since 1986. US secretary of State Antony Blinken called on political actors in Peru to ease tensions and pursue reconciliation. The second round of the national security committee \ convened and it reiterated its resolve to have zero tolerance for terrorism in Pakistan.