Domestic Politics versus State Security (Part I) on June 5, 2023Even if one requests Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to help avoid being politically biased while writing this article, I am certain that it will not entertain the request. The reason is very simple. The domestic political compulsions have ignored the basic elements of state security or for that matter; the national security of Pakistan. Without […]
Devaluation of Core Values on March 13, 2023There has been a lot of discussion on the devaluation of Pakistan’s currencies over the last year, and rightly so because it has now reached a threatening level where the country might fail to fulfil its obligations and default on its international debts. It is necessary to discuss the economy even if we are not […]
Mismanaging Modern Wars on March 6, 2023There are numerous study centres, think tanks, and departments in every university all over the world, teaching about conflict management, resolution, crisis management, prevention, etc., without any worthwhile contribution to how to avoid modern wars. Nearly 40 per cent of the world’s population is facing conflicts, wars, or war-like situation with no solution in sight. […]
Intellectual Bankruptcy in Social Sciences on February 20, 2023Let’s admit that social scientists are stuck with traditional theories of realism, liberalism, constructivism, deterrence, compellence, etc., and have miserably failed to bring out any notable theory that could have prevented conflicts and wars across the globe. On the other hand, natural scientists and technologists continue to surprise mankind and have done more for the […]
Learning the Right Lessons on February 13, 2023It is often argued that religion must be kept out of politics and state administration, perhaps, because people do exploit religious sentiments for personal gains and create a wedge in society. If this is the reason, the proponents of keeping religion out of politics and the state have a sound argument. However, I look at […]
Paradoxical Linkage between Security and Economy on February 6, 2023The purpose of writing on this subject is to initiate a debate in Pakistan on the paradoxical linkage between security and economy and reach an understanding to determine who must decide whether for security one needs a strong economy or a strong economy is a prerequisite for the sound security of any state. When the […]
Domestic Politics versus National Security: Case of Pakistan and India on January 30, 2023Security, under the changed paradigm, embraces all aspects of individual, group, societal, and state affairs, including physical, territorial, economic, food, energy, and environmental. Though security often remains a contested concept, it needs clarity for its realisation at all levels because it is inextricably linked with domestic politics. The security of the state is dependent on […]
Food Security in Pakistan on January 23, 2023The recently released National Security Policy of Pakistan lays great emphasis on ensuring non-traditional aspects of security, commonly referred to as “human security,” besides the adequate emphasis on traditional security due to the peculiar geostrategic environment. The essential elements of human security include personal, community, political, food, health, economic, and environmental security. While each element […]
Need for an International Security Agreement on January 16, 2023The theory of classical realism insists on the significance of power and security for the state in the prevalent international system. However, its precepts have made the developed states very selfish and cruel. The relatively stronger states have disregarded the basic needs of the smaller states and in the garb of their security, have ruined […]
Future Wars: Dissidence, Despondency & Disappointment (D-3) on January 9, 2023The changing nature and character of modern warfare have forced belligerents to alter their course of action to achieve their political objectives without spending too much on war machines. However, 21st-century wars have been equally expensive for the attackers as well as the defenders: attackers for employing extremely costly weapon systems, and defenders for suffering […]