New World Disorder on August 28, 2024The “New World Disorder” refers to the current global reshaping marked by a rise in jingoism, political polarization, economic inequality, regional conflicts, disruptive technologies, and shifting power dynamics; that signifies a tangent departure from the post-World War-II scenario based on multilateralism, free trade, and deference for human rights. As of now, numerous countries prioritise respective […]
Gaza: Another Karbala on August 4, 2024These two contradicting quotes perfectly illustrate the complexity of the Palestinian conflict. “Raise the banner of Allah over every inch of Palestine.” Doctrine of Hamas. “The goal of the operation is to send Gaza back to the Middle Ages. Only then will Israel be calm for 40 years.” Former Interior Minister of Israel Eli Yishai. […]
AfPak – Ultimate Rivals on July 26, 2024Throughout its seventy-year history, Pakistan has faced challenges in managing its strategic relationships effectively with major global powers, regional rivals, and non-state actors. The occasionally strained relationship between the United States and Pakistan is credited to various factors stemming from their extended involvement in Afghanistan since 1970s. During the Soviet-Afghan War, both supported the Afghan […]
Taxing Livestock and Malnutrition on July 5, 2024The foundation of Pakistan’s economic development is dependent on the strength of animals and agriculture owing to its fertile soil and long tradition of cultivation. The livestock sector constitutes a strong base for the country’s economy; supporting its material prosperity, food security and livelihood of rural communities. In 2022-3, livestock made up the largest share […]
From Hindsight on June 7, 2024The partnership between the USA and Pakistan was shaped by a mix of geostrategic and economic factors after the division of the Subcontinent in 1947. The ideological and political rivalry gave way to the Cold War between the USA and the erstwhile USSR, following the defeat of the Axis powers in WW-II. The strategic location […]
Complex Challenges on May 4, 2024Pakistan is consistently navigating through the intricate web of political wisdom and strategic imperatives while striving to reconcile international and regional pressures with domestic compulsions. The geographic location of Pakistan, wedged between South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East, and bordered by India, Afghanistan, Iran, and China, places it at the intersection of diversified […]
String of Pearls – Necklace of Diamonds on April 18, 2024The ‘String of Pearls’ is a strategic concept in the context of China’s foreign policy and its vital interest in the Indian Ocean extending from mainland China to Port Sudan in the Horn of Africa. The term signifies the interconnected trade and military hubs strategically located along sea routes that traverse through maritime chokepoints such […]
What Lies Ahead for India? on March 26, 2024As India prepares for the upcoming general elections, all eyes are on Modi as he seeks a third consecutive term in power, with many predicting victory for the BJP-led Alliance (NDA). The Congress party is spearheading a determined opposition effort aimed at ending the reign of the NDA government after ten years. Nonetheless, inadequate leadership […]
Global Hotspots on March 5, 2024Global wars known as world wars, such as World War I and World War II, involved several nations, resulting in widespread repercussions and altering the geopolitical map. At present, there is no worldwide conflict, but rather regional disputes and battles continue to erupt in various corners of the globe, impacting both regional and global security. […]
Pakistan – Conflicting Imperatives on February 24, 2024The strategic location of Pakistan, bordering India, China, Afghanistan, and Iran, makes it a crucial player in regional dynamics while contending with internal turmoil of political unrest, financial hardships, and security risks. Over the past seven and a half decades, Pakistan has been engaged in numerous conflicts and wars, including with India, Afghan Jihad, GWOT, […]