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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Regionalism, a way ahead on May 21, 2018There are several determinants of the foreign policy of a modern state and every state wants to pursue its own short and long term foreign policy goals and objectives in its own way. The 9/11 attacks pushed all the countries including the United States, not only to revisit their foreign policy choices but also to […]
Regionalism: the way ahead on May 15, 2018There are several determinants to the foreign policy of a modern state. Every nation wants to pursue its own short and long-term foreign policy goals and objectives in its way. 9/11 has forced all the modern states, including the United States, not only to revisit their foreign policy choices but to revisit their allies in […]
Supporting non-state actors on February 12, 2015It is true that in “international relations there is no permanent friend or enemy; only national interest is supreme”. However, in the international state system it is equally important that states always use appropriate, internationally recognised, acceptable tools, tactics and strategies to achieve their national interests, objectives and goals. Their actions must be justified and […]