The world of political strategy and economic development isn’t too distant from the realm of game theory, a mathematical study of strategic interaction among rational decision-makers. Understanding Pakistan’s current political landscape requires an appreciation of these theoretical frameworks, primarily the zero-sum game and the dominant player game, before merging into Stefan Dercon’s paradigm on elite […]
Op-Ed
Unraveling RAW’s Global Reach
The recent killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a leader of the Khalistan movement, on Canadian soil was not taken lightly by the Canadian government. PM Justin Trudeau’s direct accusation of the involvement of the Modi-led Indian government brought to spotlight the activities of India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). These accusations cannot be deemed unwarranted. […]
Hope in Times of Despair
In times of despair and multifaceted global crisis, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) stands tall as a beacon of hope; illuminating pathways towards collaboration and development, fostering connectivity, economic growth and shared prosperity. BRI’s vision of shared prosperity across nations is a glimmer of optimism in the face of multifaceted global challenges, constructing a […]
When the Government Becomes Destructive
As the Christmas season rapidly approaches, it is Ebenezer Scrooge and not Santa Claus, who may dominate the holiday! Consider what a mess we collectively are in-at home and abroad. President Joe Biden declares the greatest ideological struggle today is between autocracies and democracies with the former in the ascent over the latter. Is he […]
Tiger Parenting
“I vividly remember when I was in seventh grade at Horace Mann School that I had been very excited and happy to have received 3 A+ and 2 A grades on a trimester report card until my mom asked me why I had failed to receive 5 A+ grades. She reminded me how expensive Horace […]
Climate Change: A New Weapon of Universal Destruction
The title might appear disturbing, but it reflects today’s ground situation. It has now been some three decades since we started to discuss climate change, but even after this long period of discussions, deliberations, concerns, and commitments, there have been no concrete steps to mitigate the challenges posed by climate change, particularly for developing nations. […]
Will FATF Harness India?
For how long can a state conceal its global crimes with shrewd diplomacy, disinformation networks and manipulative showcasing of economic potential? Certainly, India is the right example to look upon in this aspect. An article published in Indian Express on 4 November 2023 titled “Violent Extremist Organizations in India Collected Funds Through Well-Structured Net Works: […]
Biden Keen on Supporting Israel
It has been a historic strategy of the domineering mindsets to always remain supportive of oppressors and invaders. The US, a superpower, is also pursuing the same status quo of a domineering mindset. Apart from others, Joe Biden, a democratic president of the US, is seemingly recognized as a keen pro-Israeli president of America administratively. […]
Academia’s Role in Achieving SDGs
The general impression gathered from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals is that only the UN is responsible for the realization of SDGs, also known as global goals. Contrary to this misperception, it is the shared responsibility of all those 193 countries who signed the 2030 Development Agenda in September 2015 at the UN Summit […]
Erasing the Dried Ink
Pakistan’s judicial history is stained by recurrent instances of unconstitutional and unlawful judgments handed down by the Supreme Court. Consequently, in global judiciary rankings, Pakistan consistently finds itself placed between 125 and 130. This awareness is not absent within the Pakistani judiciary. Despite acknowledging this reality, the unfortunate trend persists, with each passing era witnessing […]