Japan and Russian ties on March 27, 2018The world is getting realigned. The foundation of super power shifts from military power to economic might. Russia, formerly the Soviet Union, and Japan are not the exception. The adversaries of the pre and the post world war-II are inclined to have friendly relations. Both are required to sign Peace Treaty. The stumbling blocks have […]
Quaid’s vision about Pakistan on March 23, 2018The creation of Pakistan was a blessing for the Muslims of the subcontinent. The purpose of the creation was to accommodate the minorities with their full religious rights. It was envisaged as a country where corruption, exploitation of the weak and religious fanaticism will be non-existent. Unfortunately, after the death of its founder, Pakistan adopted […]
Japan and South Asia on March 15, 2018Japan share cordial and friendly relations with South Asia countries. The economic ties date back to British colonial era. In the post-colonial era, when the regional diplomatic and political relations emerged more independently, these ties became even more strengthened. During the World War-II, when the Axis powers knocked the doors of the Indo-Pakistan subcontinent, the […]
Poor rule of law: causes and remedies on March 11, 2018Every form of government — be it democratic or dictatorial — ostensibly promises rule of law. In reality and spirit, this is not always the case. In democracies that are strong, rule of law is effective and consolidated, and leads a country to peaceful order and prosperity. The situation is reversed if the rule of […]
Sino-Japan Relations on March 5, 2018The bilateral relations between the world’s two leading economies have seen a drastic paradigm shift in last couple of years; the issues of contention that long characterised the relations between China and Japan have been replaced with economic and trade interests. Both countries are apparently desirious of improving their bilateral relations which can ultimately help […]
Afghan imbroglio on February 28, 2018The United States has rejected Taliban’s offer of holding talks. The foreign troops that are deployed in Afghanistan have control on not more than 40 percent territory of the country. The US failed to get Pakistan included in the Watch List of Financial Task Action Force. The US and other countries do not wholeheartedly acknowledge […]
Constitutional reforms: some proposals on February 23, 2018Constitution is a back bone of a parliamentary or presidential form of government. It also carries equal weight in modern system of kingship. A constitution always remains open to improvement as situation arises or as circumstances require. A governing system working in accordance with the constitutional provisions creates harmony and makes a nation and a […]
Tackling terrorism on February 15, 2018Terrorism is mankind’s hidden enemy. It can attack anywhere in any form. Terrorism has terrified people around the globe, leaving the international community with a sense of insecurity. It does not exist in areas burdened by poverty or illiteracy alone, but also prevails in highly educated societies and countries. Governments around the world are striving […]
Trump’s speech at the State of the Union: an analysis on February 9, 2018The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, on completion of one year of his presidency, delivered a speech at the State of the Union on 30 January 2018. The speech projected internal and external policies of the US. It helped the world understand the nature of their diplomatic relations with the US, possible […]
Kashmir — the subcontinent’s unfinished business on February 3, 2018The independence declared by the British government through India Independence Act 1947 will remain incomplete if the problem of Kashmir persists. Kashmiris have been fighting against the Indian occupation and sacrificing their lives. The bleak aspect of the problem is that the United Kingdom, the United States and other champions of human rights and justice […]