The experiment of democracy in Pakistan on June 7, 2018The general elections are due on July 25 this year. A question that has been doing the rounds in recent times is whether democracy suits Pakistan. Under article 8 of the Indian Independence Act 1947, with some modifications, Government of India Act 1935 was adopted as the interim constitution of the country, and the first […]
Japan’s foreign relations: an analysis on May 28, 2018Every country has its own foreign policy best suited to its interests. It is governed by the ideology, objectives of a state, internal thinking, culture, and civilisation and the external environment etc. Japan developed its foreign policy from ashes and rose to becoming one of the top countries of the world by having successful foreign […]
Sense of ownership and responsibility on May 20, 2018A State, institution or household may not work successfully and efficiently unless its constituent elements do not own it beyond personal interest. Any weakness in ownership causes deterioration and destruction of resources. An independent and sovereign state is created or established for achieving some objectives under a certain ideology. Its ultimate aim is development, peace, […]
Duties, rights and the Constitution on May 16, 2018The constitution of a state provides and guarantees rights to its subjects. When they are not enforced by the state in letter and spirit then a concept of demand emerges. Here demand is the outcome of non-performance of the institutions of the state. In other words, the institutions do not render their duties as per […]
Analysing Pakistan-Japan relations on May 11, 2018Japan and Pakistan established formal diplomatic relations in 1952. Both the countries enjoyed economic relations before the birth of the latter in August 1947. Karachi, the first capital of Pakistan was the centre of trade of Japan in the area. After seventy years of relationship, the relations have progressed with some ups and downs. Largely, […]
Japan’s relations with Central Asia on April 26, 2018The relations between Japan and Central Asian Republics date back to the history of Silk Road. The new phase of relations began after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 when the states of the union declared their respective independence. Since then, the bilateral relations are thriving and progressing smoothly. The world powers deported […]
The flipside of Indo-Japan relations on April 20, 2018Japan and India enjoy warm and cordial relations. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1952, their bilateral ties have thrived with the passage of time. More convergence and less divergence have never caused tension between the two countries. There are various reasons for closeness between Japan and India. Firstly, Buddhism is important religion in […]
Interest-based condemnation of terrorism on April 12, 2018Nowadays a country’s interest seems superior than the humanity. Discriminatory approach is adopted to the universal rights of the people for achieving the ulterior motives and interests. The movements launched for legitimate rights and freedom are painted as terrorist movements. The struggle launched by the Kashmiris and the Palestinians provides clear evidence of such discriminatory […]
Japan’s interests in the Silk Road on April 8, 2018China has initiated the revival of land and maritime silk routes. The paths are not much different from the ones which led silk routes through sea and land. However, the sources of communication are different. Old silk road started from China, and the new one follows the same pattern. However, the awareness of countries about […]
Challenges to Pakistan’s federation on April 3, 2018Pakistan has inherited federal form of government from the colonial rule. Government of India Act 1935 provided for the establishment of federation. After independence on 14th August, 1947, the said Act was adopted under Indian Independence Act 1947 as an interim constitution. Thus, politico-governance system started with federal form of government. The constitution 1973 also […]