Picking up the Indo-Pak peaceBy: D Suba Chandran on August 17, 2018With a new Prime Minister likely to be elected in Pakistan, there is an expectation that the stalled bilateral peace process would get a chance once again. Will Imran Khan and Narendra Modi pick up the bilateral pieces and give peace a chance? Or, will the bilateral process remain a prisoner of the past; yielding to hawkish positions across the border in both countries? There are three streams … [Read more...] about Picking up the Indo-Pak peace
A critical juncture for PakistanBy: Osama Rizvi on August 17, 2018With the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215, England set itself on the path to becoming the first country ever to savour a stable society and sustainable growth. The process that was initiated back then, culminated in the establishment of a parliament in 1265, and reached its apogee with the glorious revolution of 1688. It would take another two hundred years for the Reform Acts to be passed. … [Read more...] about A critical juncture for Pakistan
Sindh: in the PPP we trustBy: Dr Abdul Razak Shaikh on August 17, 2018The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)’s victory in the 2018 General Elections has been a moral boaster for their leadership. The result was evidence of the Sindhi people’s continued trust in the party. They have once again emerged as victors, just like 2013, and seem to be unbeatable in the province for the past few years. While the Bhutto name alone is reason enough for many to vote for the PPP, … [Read more...] about Sindh: in the PPP we trust
Populism visits PakistanBy: Zahid Mehmood Zahid on August 17, 2018The contemporary world is witnessing a tide of democratic recession at the hands of majoritarianism and populism. The latter, after helping Donald Trump win the US presidency, all the while questioning the validity of liberal democracy in Europe, has now knocked on Pakistan’s door. The unusual rise of Imran Khan in the country is being interpreted as the arrival of the world famous ‘make (insert … [Read more...] about Populism visits Pakistan
Pakistan’s irredentism and revanchismBy: Muhammad Ali Baig on August 16, 2018Why do nations go to war? The simple answer: Territory. Even though it is argued to be a prerequisite element for the sovereign statehood of a country, it has remained a matter of life and death in the lives of nations. History is a testament to this very assertion that territory is not just a piece of land, but a piece of flesh, blood, bones and soul of any state. According to Merriam-Webster, … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s irredentism and revanchism
India STA-1 status and implications for PakistanBy: Adeela Ahmed on August 16, 2018The global strategic milieu has been altered after a global shift. In this new world order, alliances are changing and collaboration among states is inevitable. Many are adopting measures to preserve their security and sovereignty; unipolarity is giving way to multipolarity. In the US’ case, it is wooing India as a grand strategy to secure its National Security interests. The US is attempting to … [Read more...] about India STA-1 status and implications for Pakistan
India-the land of billionairesBy: Dr. Syed Amir on August 16, 2018The American humorist and essayist, Mark Twain (1835-1910), popularized the phrase, ‘the Gilded Age’, by using it as the title of one of his earlier books. It refers to the period of late nineteenth century in America when many people accumulated an incredible amount of wealth in a short period of time. However, their wealth was not equitably distributed, and even though their society glittered … [Read more...] about India-the land of billionaires
While Balochistan bleedsBy: Naila Tasneem on August 16, 2018The pre-election violence in Balochistan and KP signifies how people in some parts of the country still strive to exercise their fundamental political right i.e. to use their power to elect their leaders. The unflinching resolve of the people of Balochistan is certainly commendable in the face of such horrific adversity, especially the Hazara community that has been treated appallingly over the … [Read more...] about While Balochistan bleeds
Elections 2018 — addressing US concernsBy: Hareem Aqdas on August 15, 2018General elections were held in Pakistan on July 25, 2018. The elections were held after the successful completion of a five year term by the outgoing government. In their aftermath, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, led by ex-cricket captain turned politician, Imran Khan turned out to be the single largest party at the national level. Numerous countries and organizations expressed their … [Read more...] about Elections 2018 — addressing US concerns
Pak-Russian dream of EurasiaBy: Mahzaib Khan on August 15, 2018Strategists of the 21st century have been looking at Russia as a supreme balancing power in the Eurasian supercontinent due to its history of leadership and geographical landmass. Russia has been dreaming of Eurasian Integration, which is why they have played such a pivotal role in undermining the US influence in Europe, Middle East and South Asia. It has been investing tremendously in the rising … [Read more...] about Pak-Russian dream of Eurasia
