Navigating Afghanistan’s Political Crisis on August 28, 2021The Taliban’s rise to power has come much faster than expected. With Afghanistan now a de facto Islamic emirate administered by the hardliner group, many fear not just for the citizens of Afghanistan but the outcomes of these developments for global politics. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s intelligentsia is divided between those celebrating what they see as a […]
Mahathir’s vision for the Muslim world on June 14, 2021After the recent attack on Gaza last month by Israeli forces, Governments of various Muslim majority countries are demanding for a permanent solution to the Palestine issue. The Muslimcommunity across the globe has lost faith inthe conventional methods of diplomacy.United Nations is only seen as a platform that serves the hegemonic interests of Western powers. […]
Kashmir campaign’s success lies in grass root level activism tied up with Palestine on October 6, 2020Ever since the Imran Khan-led government came into power, Pakistan has seen a shift of policy by banning all locally operating militant outfits and distancing itself from militancy in the Indian occupied Kashmir. Prime Minister Khan has reinforced the narrative of a pacifist approach where he believes that political lobbying and negotiations are the only […]
Kashmir campaign’s success lies in grass root level activism tied up with Palestine on September 28, 2020Ever since the Imran Khan-led government came into power, Pakistan has seen a shift of policy by banning all locally operating militant outfits and distancing itself from militancy in the Indian occupied Kashmir. Prime Minister Khan has reinforced the narrative of a pacifist approach where he believes that political lobbying and negotiations are the only […]
Pakistan’s Entanglement with the Changing Political Landscape in the Middle East on August 23, 2020The UAE’s announcement to normalise relations with Israel reflects a drastic change of diplomacy in the Middle East. While the increasing backdoor diplomacy between the Arabs and Tel Aviv was an open secret, the official endorsement was unexpected at this stage. Pakistan’s ties with the Saudi-led Arab powers are historic, and undoubtedly, beyond just strategic […]