Colonel Jamal Abdul Nasser came to power in a very successful military coup organized by young officer’s in 1952 and King Farooq was deposed and later exiled. Puppet kings, Pashas or Khedives of the Egypt or Middle East, were in fact the tools of fulfilling the colonial agenda. A puppet King Farooq had also been […]
Israel’s security dilemma
Modern Israel is facing so many challenges in the heart of the Arab World. One of the challenges of modern Israel is not only to maintain its sovereignty, integrity and the security of its geographical borders but also the safety and security of its assets and citizens inside and outside Israel. Israel, perhaps the only […]
New Imperialism
“Ever Since I remember, I have felt that I belonged to both the worlds with out being completely of either one or the other” Edward Saeed. Said, explained the different phases of imperialism in his book “culture and imperialism”. Said’s book also focuses on how power and ideology work both consciously and unconsciously to form […]
The rise of nationalism and the challenges of globalization
It 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 […]
Mother Merkel: the iron lady of Europe
Finally 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 […]
US-India relations
The 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 […]
Sino-US relations
The 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 […]
Erdogan in search of new allies?
Since 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 […]
Supreme Court on minorities — from institutional failure to Judicial activism
Quaid 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 […]
Transitioning from the third world to first world
I 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 […]