Once Allah, Almighty, decided to create the universe and, subsequently, the living beings, with human beings superior to them, He allowed His creations to explore all dimensions of the universe and did not pose any limitations. For this purpose, the Creator made human nature curious and inquisitive so that he and she could use the […]
It’s time for Africa
The title of this short article is inspired by Colombian star Shakira’s famous song ‘Waka Waka’, which was performed at the opening ceremony of FIFA 2010 held in South Africa. The performance and the video were an instant hit and remain among the best sporting songs ever. I am trying to relate the title to […]
Shrinking Spaces for Peace
I still believe that diplomacy never sleeps. However, what happened in the Oval Office on February 28, 2025, was undoubtedly not diplomacy. I refer to an undiplomatic and uncalled-for media exposure to a serious discussion between two heads of state. As the narrative goes, Ukrainian President Zelensky was visiting the United States to meet President […]
Who Blinked First?
Three years ago, on February 24, 2022, when Russia attacked Ukraine, most analysts believed that it may have made a similar mistake to what the erstwhile Soviet Union made in Afghanistan. Only a few countries supported the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and a handful remained neutral, while the majority opposed it at all forums. Perhaps […]
The Need for a Social Rennaisance
The social issues confronted by each person, no matter which race, caste, creed, and region they belong to, are far too many to be mentioned. From personal security to environmental security and from economic security to digital security, an individual remains worried or at least concerned. This burden of social issues causes stress on their […]
Trump’s Gaza Gamble
In the first two parts on the same subject, published in Daily Times, I argued that President Trump has reentered the White House with an agenda to ‘Make America Great Again’ (MAGA). I also argued that no other president has been as well prepared to take over the presidency of the US as President Trump. […]
Trump 2.0: US Revival or Regression – II
In Part I of the same title, published in Daily Times on January 27, 2025, I argued that President Trump has reentered the White House with an agenda to ‘Make America Great Again’ (MAGA). I also argue that no other president has been as well prepared to take over the presidency of the US as […]
Trump 2.0: US Revival or Regression – I
On 20th January 2025, Donald J. Trump took oath as the 47th President of the United States of America and became only the second president to take oath for the second nonconsecutive term after Grover Cleveland in 1893. Also, Trump becomes the oldest US President to take oath at 78. On his first day in […]
Military’s Contributions to the State – II
In Part I of the same title, published in Daily Times on January 13, 2025, the traditional role of militaries in the developed and developing world was briefly discussed. However, in Part II, non-traditional military roles will be addressed, particularly regarding Pakistan’s military. Ironically, many of my colleagues were surprised by my selection of this […]
Military’s Contributions to the State – I
Traditionally, militaries worldwide were considered to be the guardians of the frontiers only, and in the developed world, this is still the case. However, in the developing world, militaries make significant contributions to developing and modernising states. There is still doubt that developing states find it extremely difficult to raise, maintain, and sustain their militaries; […]