Global politics has long been dominated by the doctrine of Realism, where national interests trump principles. Time and again, powerful nations have chosen silence when justice, democracy, and truth demanded their voice. Pakistan, however, has often charted a different course. It has not merely acted as a geographic state but as a moral compass – […]
Cracks in the Republic
Republics are built on shared ideals, not just lines on a map. India, long celebrated as the “world’s largest democracy,” once drew its strength from the promise of pluralism, secularism, and federal balance. But today, under the rising tide of Hindutva, those ideals are being hollowed out. What was once a diverse union stitched together […]
South Asia’s Power Shift
A recent diplomatic development between Pakistan and Bangladesh – the agreement to allow visa-free entry for diplomatic and official passport holders, alongside enhanced cooperation in internal security and police training – reflects the evolving regional balance of power in South Asia. This signals the gradual erosion of India’s traditional regional dominance, increasingly challenged by China’s […]