Why the West shall never win AfghanistanThe British campaign in Afghanistan, from 2006 onwards, was focused on the province of Helmand. It is the largest province, which covers nine percent of the country's area, but houses only four percen...
The ManuscriptThe dictionary defines the term ‘manuscript’ as ‘an author’s handwritten or typed text that has not yet been published’. In fact, I am writing one right now, sitting here on the balcony after a long a...
What’s next for Mahathir?The last few days have seen some extremely abrupt and dramatic changes in Malaysia's political arena. The electoral victory of Mahathir Mohamad, release of victorious opposition alliance's icon, Anwar...
Inviting chaos — ignoring citizens will spell disaster for our political partiesIn Pakistan, for unknown reasons, longevity and early death are often seen as matters of fate and divine intervention. But recent advancement in developed countries tells another story. By using scien...