The rise of nationalism and the challenges of globalization on February 2, 2019It seems that Putin wants to regain the old glory of Russia. During his 20 years rule, he has made Russia once again one of the greatest powers in the world. Putin's success for the second term in the recent presidential elections of Russia was in fact not a surprise for his allies and enemies who already knew his prior geopolitical strategies. Now Russia is playing an important role in … [Read more...] about The rise of nationalism and the challenges of globalization
Mother Merkel: the iron lady of Europe on December 12, 2018Finally the “Iron lady” the German Chancellor Angela Merkel has decided to quit from politics. She announced earlier that she will not be the presidential candidate in the upcoming December party elections of Christian democratic union and even will not be the candidate for the next chancellor. Merkel fulfilled her promise and Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer was elected as the new president of the … [Read more...] about Mother Merkel: the iron lady of Europe
US-India relations on November 17, 2018The growing bilateral ties between India and the United States were keenly observed by critics in the light of the recent visit of American secretary of state Mike Pompeo and defence secretary Jim Mattis. The warm welcome by New Delhi and the series of agreements between Washington and New Delhi show in fact the American commitment to further enhance warm, cordial and long lasting relations with … [Read more...] about US-India relations
Sino-US relations on October 29, 2018The trade ties between China and United States is not only deteriorating but it seems that probably it is drifting towards new military confrontation in the region as well. Last month Pantagon has confirmed that the Chinese government has cancelled the visit of Chinese high officials which was suppose to visit Washington led by Chinese naval chief. The American officials also discribed that the … [Read more...] about Sino-US relations
Erdogan in search of new allies? on September 29, 2018Since the last few months, Turkey has been in the grips of a severe economic crisis and has faced strained relations with the United States. US President Donald Trump has even mentioned this in one of his speeches. The Trump regime has gone so far that it has imposed sanctions on Turkish aluminium and steel production. It's very unfortunate to see this rift between the two NATO allies. Turkey … [Read more...] about Erdogan in search of new allies?
Supreme Court on minorities — from institutional failure to Judicial activism on July 21, 2018Quaid e Azam’s policy speech on August 11, 1947 makes it evident that Pakistan’s constitution would guarantee that, one, all citizens would be equal, regardless of their belief, caste or creed; two, that all citizens would be guaranteed freedom to practice whatever religion they followed; and three, that all religious, sectarian, ethnic, linguistic and other similar distinctions would cease to … [Read more...] about Supreme Court on minorities — from institutional failure to Judicial activism
Transitioning from the third world to first world on June 27, 2018I did not know I was to spend the rest of my life getting Singapore not just to work but to prosper and flourish.” ? Lee Kuan Yew A good leader understands that leadership is responsibility, not power. They take responsibility for their actions which includes both failures and successes. Being responsible requires accountability and adaptability. When leaders are accountable for things within … [Read more...] about Transitioning from the third world to first world
Transitioning from the third world to first world on June 24, 2018I did not know I was to spend the rest of my life getting Singapore not just to work but to prosper and flourish.” ― Lee Kuan Yew A good leader understands that leadership is responsibility, not power. They take responsibility for their actions which includes both failures and successes. Being responsible requires accountability and adaptability. When leaders are accountable for things within … [Read more...] about Transitioning from the third world to first world
How long will Pakistan’s civil society sleep? on June 10, 2018Are we living in the age of modern liberal democracy or the dark ages? Each day in Pakistan brings a new kind of darkness, as people continue to die. The blame can be placed in several different directions, but the silence of the civil society is the most criminal aspect of this issue. It is extremely sad to see the criminal silence of the Pakistani state machinery, and especially the civil … [Read more...] about How long will Pakistan’s civil society sleep?
Indian secularism under threat: from Ahimsa to Himsa on May 27, 2018The fundamental goal of Buddhism is peace, not only in this world but in all the worlds. The Hindu philosophy of war and peace can be seen in sacred Hindu texts such as the Vedas, The Law of Manu and the Bhaghavad Ghita. In Hinduism, violence is always considered the ‘wrong’ approach. The two pillars of Gandhism, meanwhile, are truth and non-violence. Mahatama Gandhi propagated ‘Ahimsa’ which … [Read more...] about Indian secularism under threat: from Ahimsa to Himsa
