Trump’s Gaza Gamble on February 10, 2025In 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 on February 2, 2025In 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 January 26, 2025On 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 on January 20, 2025In 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 on January 12, 2025Traditionally, 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; […]
The Enduring Rivalries on January 6, 2025Over two years since I first pronounced World War 2.5, primarily due to the increasing intensities and dimensions of wars and conflicts in different regions. The Russia-Ukraine war is likely to enter its fourth year, and the Gaza genocide continues without any meaningful break. Syria is being raised to the ground, and Yemen is the […]
2025: Year of ‘Universal Peace’ on December 29, 2024There have been too many global wars and conflicts within the first 24 years of the 21st century. Several countries have changed for good. The people of Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Yemen, Syria, Palestine, and Ukraine have suffered immensely due to unnecessary wars. Unfortunately, all of these were fought between Unequal Military Powers (UMPs) because on […]
Create External Threats for Internal Support on December 2, 2024One of the primary purposes of political leaders across the globe is to remain relevant for their voters. To do so, at times political expediencies do override state interests and even public interests. Sometimes such politicians get away with their acts but not always. The political elite at times overlook the public mood and face […]
Karachi: The most unfortunate megapolitan city on November 25, 2024With a hefty heart, I am writing this article about Pakistan’s only megapolitan city, Karachi, which remains the economic lifeline of our beloved country. Karachi, once a livable city that offered affordable accommodation to its residents and visitors, various food outlets, and an amazing array of tourist sites, including beautiful beaches, has been systematically turned […]
IDEAS-2024: A Remarkable Step Forward on November 18, 2024The post-Cold War security architecture is evolving, and the international system is preparing itself for the realities of multipolarity instead of continuing with the US-led unipolarity. Likewise, the regional strategic priorities are also changing very fast. The assertive rise of BRICS and cooperative engagements at SCO are certainly causing uneasiness among the Western allies of […]