The Great Game that began between the Russian and the Britain empires and culminated in the fight for dominance over Afghanistan came to an end with the collapse of the Soviet Unionin 1991. That development created a power vacuum in the Central Asian region, which is rich in hydrocarbon wealth and other precious mineral resources. […]
Which way will Turkey go?
The Treaty of Lausanne is due to expire in 2023. This has triggered a debate on how Turkey sees the opportunity and how it would choose to act. Will it seek to resurrect the Ottoman Empire or something resembling it in Europe? Will the geopolitical maps be redrawn? Will Turkey project hard power leading to […]
The pursuit of Greater Israel
Developments in the Middle East point unmistakably to the fact that work on the Greater Israel plan is continuing. Following President Doald Trump’s announcement regarding US policy on Golan Heights, it can be safely concluded that the so-called Arab Spring was planned and provoked, if not orchestrated, by Israel and its allies and was not […]
A smoldering volcano
The blatant display of savagery by the assailant in the Christchurch attack that claimed precious lives of fifty peaceful Muslims engaged in worship at a mosque is the latest reminder of Islamophobia– that is surging exponentially in the west. Islamophobia has existed for a long period of time. It has been like lava in a […]
Doval doctrine & covert operations
With the assumption of his country’s top office, Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, infamous for his hawkish inclinations, kicked off a Machiavellian campaign to upset the regional balance of power. He is found to be obsessed with making India a regional hegemon, an aspiration cherished by his political mentors and ideologues. To further his […]
In quest for smart power
Kudos to Pakistan’s armed forces! Specially to the air force for shooting down two Indian aircrafts violating Pakistani airspace; it was, for sure, an exemplary display of hard power that Pakistan has earned through the indefatigable industry and selfless devotion of our armed forces which they cherish for the noble cause of defending the frontiers […]
PM Khan’s diplomacy
Dolefully speaking, ever since Pakistan’s emergence as a sovereign and independent country, it has miserably failed to manage its external affairs effectively and independently. Even, during its teething period, it had to fight a full-scale war with its rival India on the issue of Kashmir; an issue that still remains a nuclear flash point between […]
The cheapest blood
It is literally quite painful to witness our Muslim brothers bathing in blood within and without the Muslim world. It reflects that the blood of the Muslims has gotten cheap that it is being spilled all around the globe with impunity and without any remorse. On one hand, Muslim thrones in order to perpetuate their […]
A lethal combination
Modi’s visit to Israel on July 4, 2017 hit the headlines of national and international newspapers. It was a historic step forward since it was the first ever visit by Indian premier to the land of Zionists ever since the two countries forged full diplomatic ties back in 1992. Modi was given an unparalleled reception […]
National action plan against drugs addiction
‘Drugs are tearing apart our societies, spawning crime, spreading diseases such as AIDS and killing our youth and future’ (Kofi Annan) Sadly, drug addiction is surging at an exponential rate in our country. It has engulfed our people especially the young generation who are in the very flower of their youth. It has been observed […]