My Love—My Ishq—My Army on June 22, 2022If I recollect my memories, the first memory of a uniformed officer brings a picture of a handsome man-Tom Cruise. My crush on Army men continued and in between, I had Sunhere Din, Alpha Bravo Charlie and recently Sinf e Ahan. The crush transformed into love and then Ishq. I remained in that ishq until […]
Saffron Terror and Hindutva Ideology on October 30, 2021There are few states where a person or community’s right to exist within a state’s territorial boundaries hinges on religious beliefs. In today’s India, minorities are increasingly forced to chant “Jai Shri Ram” or face violent consequences. Samuel Huntington’s ideas may have seemed far-fetched to some in 1992 when he predicted future wars to be […]
Power Politics and Political Instability in South Asia on October 11, 2021In Realpolitik, states ambitiously plan for and pursue their national interests. This often comes into conflict with other states’ interests, bringing instability to regions where these power games are played. This is well illustrated in South Asia, particularly in Balochistan. Currently, the Quad and its significance for global peace and harmony are a topic of […]
The Taliban versus a Collapsing Afghan Economy on September 22, 2021There has been a dramatic change of events since the Taliban took full control of the country. The international community is sceptical about the Taliban 2.0, who have so far failed to impress an international political audience with their modified and improvised version. The possibility of long-term peace is inextricably linked to the formation of […]
Back to Square One on September 3, 2021The American establishment might need to introspect for years to identify flaws in their policies and decision-making. One wrong decision has cost the American economy trillions of dollars paid by the American taxpayers. The economy can revive but what about the lives of millions of Afghans that were lost in the rugged vastness. Being in […]