Fairness and JusticeBy: Foqia Sadiq Khan on April 22, 2019The underlying principles that guide the societies and states are unifying, although there is an arbitrary dividing line between internal affairs and international diplomacy. The crux is that whenever fairness and justice is denied, it leads to problems both internally for societies, as well as for states in the dispensation of international diplomacy.Just look at our next-door neighbour … [Read more...] about Fairness and Justice
Enlightenment and IslamBy: Zafar Aziz Chaudhry on April 22, 2019In the early part of this month, during my sojourn to the Holy Land, the question which perplexed me most was whether there was a real connection between enlightenment and faith, and whether in their genesis these two are all-embracing or mutually exclusive. My deep reflections on various texts of the Holy Quran, and some references gathered from history did reaffirm my belief that they are … [Read more...] about Enlightenment and Islam
ICC’s back down from US investigation bodes ill for justiceBy: Syed Qamar Afzal Rizvi on April 22, 2019Today, our sublime mission of establishing transitional justice with regard to the human rights abuse largely revolves around the gravity of international law. But this credo can viably be achieved by upholding the efficacy of international law, a mammoth challenge posed to the global justice system. The US has shown its disdain for the International Criminal Court (ICC) by revoking the visa of … [Read more...] about ICC’s back down from US investigation bodes ill for justice
Is the rise of right-wing populism in India a threat for regional peace and stability?By: Umair Jamal on April 22, 2019The BJP government's recent admission concerning India's failed strikes in Balakot has come at a time when the election debate India has become deeply polarized on ethnic and religious lines. BJP's government recently admitted that Indian airstrikes in Pakistan didn't kill any civilian or soldier. This is surely going to cost BJP's government at the polls: the latest admission is another setback … [Read more...] about Is the rise of right-wing populism in India a threat for regional peace and stability?
Spring time in MoscowBy: Harlan Ullman on April 22, 2019Moscow: Given the chilly if not frozen relations between America and Russia these days, the annual Moscow International Security Conference (MISC) is a good place to take stock of where, how or if a thaw is even remotely possible. With the decisions to withdraw from the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF); New START in jeopardy; continued increases in NATO and U.S. defense spending; and … [Read more...] about Spring time in Moscow
Why Kings Hand Stepped Down?By: Hassnain Javed on April 22, 2019Is taking bold decisions at crucial times is the hallmark of great leadership? Is the reshuffling of the Federal Cabinet quintessential to bid higher yields or it's the exogenous factors that lead the King to take such decision? How King's hand (the Ex-Finance Minister Asad Omar) got entrapped into the reshuffle? Will the reshuffle bring new hope for Naya Pakistan masses which they are actually … [Read more...] about Why Kings Hand Stepped Down?
Educators Can Facilitate the Process of Healing in Conflict ZonesBy: Dr Nyla Ali Khan on April 22, 2019In conflict zones, particularly Kashmir, education can be deployed as an effective tool in intergenerational family communication regarding sociocultural trauma. As educators, we are in a position to mold students not just intellectually, but as functional members of families and communities as well. Education that aids in articulating traumatic experiences, understanding, and integrating such … [Read more...] about Educators Can Facilitate the Process of Healing in Conflict Zones
Modi-duval reduxBy: Raashid Wali Janjua on April 22, 2019Paul Young dare not sing his chart topper "Love is in the Air" in the rarefied air of Kashmir over Puna Tander where the ill- fated MiG 21 Bison flown by bewhiskered Abhi Nandan, crashed after being shot down by a Pakistani fighter aircraft. The Indian reflex action of Balakot foray, much in the nature of a paroxysm of rage by an aggrieved college bully, had probably failed to assuage the anguish … [Read more...] about Modi-duval redux
Modi’s election strategy is well testedBy: Dr. Syed Amir on April 22, 2019Following the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte, European powers held a conference at Vienna in 1814, known as the Congress of Vienna, to chart a new map of Europe. The gathering itself was more an occasion for celebration and merry making than a serious deliberative endeavor that went on for about a year. However, the Congress eventually succeeded in drawing new boundaries of states, a strategy that … [Read more...] about Modi’s election strategy is well tested
Getting out of the FATF grey list would help stabilize Pakistan’s economyBy: Col (R) Muhammad Hanif on April 22, 2019According to the Josh, the FATF is an independent intergovernmental body that develops and promotes policies to protect the Global Financial System against terror funding and Money Laundering activities. FATF has two types of lists one is Black list and other is Grey list. Those countries which are not cooperating in taking measures against money laundering and countering terror funding are … [Read more...] about Getting out of the FATF grey list would help stabilize Pakistan’s economy
