Karachi Goes Green with Electric Buses

People in Karachi now have a greener way of travelling with the introduction of electric buses. This exciting initiative would do wonders fo..

Then & Now: The Human Rights Violations in IOJK

Noman Waheed argues that the perennial conflicts about Jammu & Kashmir between India and Pakistan go all the way back to the Radcliffe Awa...

The Franco-Prussian War of 1870

The Franco-Prussian War or the War of 1870 is often deemed by historians as the ‘conflict that shaped modern Europe’. It was a confrontati...

The Fall of “Daronomics,” and the Way Ahead for Pakistan

The economy of Pakistan is now burdened by the weight of inflationary measures, a weakening rupee, the consequence of “Daronomics,”and the...

Attack on the Brazil Congress

Just a week after da Silva took office, his opponent's wild supporters stormed the Three Powers Plaza to attack the Brazil Congress in prot..

Russian Influence Operations: Disinformation Campaigns

Hafsa Ammar discusses how influence operations have allegedly been used extensively by Russia against its enemies, particularly against th...

Readistan by Shahrukh Nadeem

Shahrukh Nadeem's Readistan covers 50 of the best books such as the Art of War, the Prince, and the Seven Habits of Highly Effective Peopl...

French Troops Withdraw From Mali and Burkina Faso

The decision to pull out French troops from Mali and Burkina Faso has created a security vacuum, and since both countries are known for the..

Israel’s Begin Doctrine

The Begin Doctrine called for military action against countries or groups that carry out terrorist attacks against the interests of Israel...

Russia: Myths and Realities

"Russia: Myths and Realities" was written and published by Rodric Braithwaite in 2022. Braithwaite has formerly served as Britain’s ambass...

What Can Pakistan Learn from Israel’s Water Technology?

In view of the water crisis, there is a need for Pakistan to learn from countries like Israel that have effectively used water technology...

Saudi Arabia, BRICS, and the Future of Petrodollar

...the realignment in Saudi Arabia-US relations, and the strengthening of BRICS are some of the reasons responsible for denting petrodollar..

Economic Diplomacy & Its Growing Relevance

Duaa Ayaz sheds light on economic diplomacy as a concept and its evolution, its growing significance in the 21st-century liberal order, its..

Quaid-e-Azam, Allama Iqbal, and Pakistan’s Historical Opposition to Israel

Pakistan's opposition to Israel can be traced back to the founding fathers like Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Muhammad Iqbal who, through...

Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Philippines

The Republic of the Philippines still places considerable significance on its various alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. These ref...

ChatGPT: The Next Big Thing in AI-Writing Technology

ChatGPT is one of the latest AI technologies to enter the market, and it promises to revolutionize the way we write content. In this arti...

The Complexities of Humanitarian Intervention

Humanitarian intervention can be used as an instrument to manage the armed aspect of a conflict and lower the suffering of people by curb...

Reality Check: Economic Crisis in Pakistan

Pakistan is currently facing an economic crisis, a political impasse, surging inflation, escalating terror threats, and the possibility of...

Exploring China’s Strategic Partnership with Iran

The paper examines the historical relations between China and Iran up to the announcement of the comprehensive strategic partnership, focu...

Reassuring Recommendations for Our Climate Woes

In this piece, Myra Imran Rafiq provides several circular and sustainable recommendations for tackling climate change. Despite conferences...

The Sad Reality of Companies Closing Down in Pakistan

The previous year proved to be very bleak for various industries and companies in Pakistan, with several expecting to shutdown and suffer...

The Role of Modernism in Shaping Nationalism

Hafsa Ammar observes the role of modernism in international relations i.e. in the rise of nationalism and identity politics. Where primord...

Evolution of the Two-Party System in the United States

Have you ever wondered how the two-party system in the United States evolved? This informative guide explores this question and examines k...

President Mohamud’s War Against Al-Shabaab

In May 2022, when President Sheikh Mohamud was elected president of Somalia, one of his top priorities was the elimination of Al-Shabaab, a..

What Caused Algeria and Morocco to Cut Ties?

On 24th August 2021, Algeria cut diplomatic ties with Morocco, citing Morocco's recognition of Israel and its support of the Kabyle separa...

Applying Securitisation Theory to the Ongoing Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The authors aim to explain the factors that led Russia to securitise Ukraine through the lens of the securitisation theory. According to t...

Dissolution of Guaidó’s Interim Government: What’s Next for Venezuela?

The presidential predicament in Venezuela takes a new turn as the opposition-controlled Assembly dissolves Guaidó's interim government ahe...

Will Pakistan Default?

The buzz and panic around a very likely default scenario for Pakistan has the people of the country exceptionally troubled. Mobeen Mukhtar...

Turkey, Greece and the Cyprus Dispute

Hafsa Ammar recalls the US and the United Nations’ mediation attempts in the Cyprus dispute which effectively subdued Turkey and Greece fr...

Tomorrow, the World: The Birth of U.S. Global Supremacy

"Tomorrow, the World: The Birth of US Global Supremacy" by Stephen Wertheim is an ambitious and comprehensive history of the United States...

Assessing Nuclear Security in Pakistan & India

In South Asia, Pakistan has been subjected to growing criticism, particularly by India, over the failure of its nuclear security. However...

The Paradigm Shift Magazine: December 2022 Edition

Introducing the December 2022 magazine of Paradigm Shift—14 pieces, our top interns, advertising opportunities with us, and an interesting...

Superabundance by Marian Tupy & Gale Pooley

It is largely maintained that population growth makes for scarcer resources, but Superabundance by Marian Tupy and Gale Pooley convinces...

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On 15th December 2022, Bosnia finally achieved candidate status for European Union membership – the first step in a long and complex journey..

Astola Island: The Arabian Sea’s Hidden Jewel

Astola Island in Balochistan is the largest offshore island in Pakistan, with a sizeable tilted plateau and seven hillocks. The island has...

Deepfake or Real? Here's How to Tell the Differ...

In this article, Shahzeb Rizwan Raja enumerates specific characteristics that distinguish the difference between a deepfake and a real...

Impact of PTI Government’s Afforestation Initia...

While there has been a significant improvement in the number of trees and the creation of jobs through the afforestation initiatives of PTI..

Pakistan's Foreign Policy, 1947-2016: A Concise...

In Pakistan's Foreign Policy, 1947-2016: A Concise History, the former diplomat and foreign minister of Pakistan, Abdul Sattar, charts...

Revolutionizing the Spare Parts Industry Through..

...PartEx and OkayKer, however, are two dynamic new ventures that are working towards growing the online spare parts market in Pakistan.

Pakistan's Political Circus: PDM, PTI, and the...

The swift and undisturbed appointment of the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan on 24th November brought an end to what could have...

Navigating Cybersecurity Cooperation Between Ch...

Afaq Ahmad examines the nature of the Pakistan-China relationship in regard to cybersecurity including the ways in which both countries ar...

Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics

Known as one of the founding fathers of behavioral economics, Richard H. Thaler's book, Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics,...

FATF Exit: Benefits for Pakistan

Of course, there should be benefits that come with the FATF exit for Pakistan, but what are those? And how much loss has the country suffe...

Seed Out: A Non-Profit Microfinance Organization..

Seed Out is a non-profit organization to bring sustainable economic stability and progress to underprivileged neighborhoods in Pakistan. It..

Black Lives Matter—A Theoretical Outlook

To understand the different layers of the Black Lives Matter movement, Hafsa Ammar studies the movement through the instrumentalist theory...

The Dissolution of Punjab and KP Assemblies

In Pakistan, Imran Khan is poised to announce the date for the dissolution of the Punjab and KP assemblies on 17th December. Once his party..

The Second Persian Gulf War: More Lies & Milit..

The Second Persian Gulf War, also known as the Iraq War (2003-11) occurred a decade after the First Persian Gulf War. The Second Gulf War...

The Woes of Pakistan’s Livestock Sector

Seeing that the livestock sector contributed about 14% to the national GDP in 2021-12, Tayyab Aleem is certain of its importance to Pakistan

Nuclear Deterrence & the Stability Paradox

Maryam Yasmeen navigates theories, arguments, and case studies to understand nuclear deterrence and the paradox of stability that it creates.

The Hierarchical Structure of the Pakistan Armed..

Mahnoor Najeeb and Maryam Ibrahim set out the structure and ranking of each of the service branches of the Pakistan Armed Forces. An organ...

The Kempirabad Reservoir: Achieving Depth in...

Eyes are on the Kempirabad or Andijan reservoir located where the Osh region of Kyrgyzstan and the Andijan region of Uzbekistan meet. An a...

Buzzwords in the National Security Policy of Pa...

Afifa Mushtaq critiques the National Security Policy which has used multiple buzzwords that fail to take the national cohesion of Pakistan...

Recalling the First Persian Gulf War

The Persian war, also known as the first Gulf War (1990-91), was an international conflict that involved the middle eastern states of Iraq...

The Negative Impact of IMF’s Policies on the Ec...

By elaborating on the neo-liberal structure of IMF policies, she opines that the economy of Pakistan has experienced a negative impact as a..

Pakistan's Road to Nuclearization

Hamra Tariq details the regional developments and the critical individuals that directed the road to nuclearization for Pakistan. The jour...

Use of Buzzwords in Benazir Income Support Prog...

Ahmad Umair talks about the use of buzzwords like empowerment, development, and progress used in the Benazir Income Support Programme.

The Opportunities & Challenges of Using Social...

Kashaf Imran discusses social media and technology in Pakistan. She also comments on the challenges and opportunities for Pakistan, with a...

Brain Drain: The Reason Behind Pakistan’s Stunt...

Brain drain, also known as the emigration of highly trained labour or talented individuals, has been a contentious issue in Pakistan. The...

The Chernobyl Disaster of 1986

The explosion in the Chernobyl nuclear power plant 36 years ago is considered to be the worst nuclear disaster in the history of the world.

Rasool Pur: A Model Village with 100% Literacy

Far in the southwestern part of Punjab lies the Rasool Pur village in the Ranjanpur district known for its unprecedented 100% literacy rate...

The Holodomor in Ukraine: Famine or Genocide?

Holodomor, literally “death by hunger”, was an artificial famine that hit Ukraine from 1932 to 1933 and resulted in massive devastation. Al..

Pakistan’s Triumph at the 2022 AFL Asian Champi...

Pakistan's recent victory in the men's 3rd division of the 2022 AFL Asian Championships has brought much praise and expectations. Pakistan...

Is an Interest-free Economy Possible?

To undergo a transition to an interest-free economy, what are the steps that are to be taken? Is the transformation even possible with the...

The Decline of Urdu in Pakistan

Noor-Ul-Haya looks at how over the decades the use of Urdu, the national language, has seen its decline in Pakistan and is no longer cele...

The Indian Subcontinent and the Remnants of Brit..

The Indian subcontinent has always submitted to different cultures, religions, and rulers, and it naturally happened again when the British...

Pakistan Railways Gets 46 Modern Coaches from...

Pakistan Railways has received a shipment of 46 high-speed modern coaches from China, paving the way for the country's population to have ac..

Protests Against China’s Zero-COVID Policy

China continues to stand by its zero-covid policy, one that requires extended lockdowns, mass testings, and quarantines. The government bel...

Importance of Geographic Information System (GIS..

If implemented in an effective manner, the Geographic Information System (GIS) can be the lifeline that sustains the economy of Pakistan whi..

The Second Chechen War: Seizing Chechnya

Known as the second Chechen war or the second Chechen campaign, this war of independence resurfaced in August 1999 and continued for ten yea..

The Tigray Conflict: A Truce for Peace

Mahnoor Najeeb details the brutal conflict between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). Following the...

All Hail Extremism

Raja Abdullah addresses the prevailing extremism, and its detrimental impact on the sociopolitical environment in Pakistan. He observes th...

The Economic Cost of Political Instability

Afflicted by political instability, the author points out the economic cost that Pakistan has paid due to elections, protests, and terrori...

The Unending Game: A Former R&AW Chief’s Insi...

The Unending Game: A Former R&AW Chief’s Insights into Espionage by Vikram Sood is a brilliant piece of writing that is based on the worki...

Propelling Pakistan’s Automotive Industry to Em...

In the automotive industry of Pakistan, procuring spare parts and then providing the same have always been burdensome. There are several...

Buzzwords in the National Climate Change Policy...

Seemal Nadeem examines the national climate change policy of Pakistan of 2012 and 2021 to identify how terms like ‘sustainable’, ‘mitigati...

Mirroring the Strategies of Chanakya Kautilya

To Ayeza Areej, the strategies of Chanakya Kautilya, an astute strategist of his time, seem to be reflected in the foreign policy of India.

Postmodernism in International Relations

Maryam Yasmeen unravels postmodernism theory and its application to the discipline of international relations. Critical in nature and ide...

The Geopolitical Importance of the Suez Canal

Summaiyya Qureshi explores the geopolitical importance of the Suez Canal, a widely used route in the marine commercial business that redu...

Remembering the First Chechen War

The first Chechen War (i.e. the Russian-Chechen War) was fought between the Russian Federation and the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria over...

Operation Noble Anvil: NATO Bombing of Yugoslavia

Operation Noble Anvil was the aerial bombing campaign against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia during the Kosovo War conducted by NATO. T..

Redefining Development in Pakistan

Aleena Khan argues that the reproduction of the Western ideals of development would be structurally and culturally unviable for Pakistan. T..

Politics in Pakistan: A Sight for Sore Eyes?

Shahwar Akbar finds the politics in Pakistan unsettling. He observes that the level of political discourse has been shrinking over time as...

David vs Goliath: The Epic Military Mismatch Bet..

While the mainstream media is cognizant of the military discrepancy between Israel and the Palestine, the consequences of this discrepancy...

Sports: A Tool for Diplomacy

History has seen many examples of sports diplomacy helping states to foster good relations. Football diplomacy involving Israelis and Arabs..

A Guide to the US Midterms 2022

In the 2022 US midterms, Republicans were able to secure the 218 seats needed to control the House of Representatives against the Democrat...

Fall of the Berlin Wall: A Landmark in European...

The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 was celebrated exuberantly with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 by the free world. Ayesha Jav...

The Controversial Oil Deal Between Pakistan and...

Amidst turbulent times, Pakistan's economy is suffering the most, hence an oil deal with Russia would allow Pakistan to keep its foreign r...

Tax Evasion: Poison for Agriculture

Afflicted by tax evasion, Pakistan has had a difficult time generating sufficient revenue, especially from agriculture. Raja Abdullah notes..

Applying Lederach’s Conflict Transformation to...

Asra Zahid applies the conflict transformation model to the Israel-Palestine issue, with each of the three points of inquiry of the model...

The Convoluted Role of MNCs in Global Politics

Studies have revealed that MNCs exhibit influence on politics and foreign policy-making in addition to their economic activities. Hamra Ta...

Operation Condor: US Interference in Latin America

Latin America is a region with a history of constant foreign interference, particularly by the US. For instance, the US's Operation Condor...

A Glimpse of History (III): Ancient Dynasties...

Muhammad Bilal Farooq chronicles some of the important dynasties that established their empires in the Indian subcontinent. These ancient...

Black Feminism in Latin America

Prominent in political and social contexts, black feminism in Latin America is defined by the marginalization of native populations, colon...

China-Nicaragua Relations: Reaffirming the One...

China and Nicaragua (a state in Central America) first established diplomatic relations in 1985, but those were severed in 1990 after Nica...

Understanding the Regional Security Complex Th...

Asra Zahid analyzes South Asia through the lens of the regional security complex theory at four levels: local, regional, interregional, an...

Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You...

In "Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need To Know About Global Politics," Tim Marshall, British author, and j...

Could There Have Been a Replacement for Vladimir..

Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov of Russia, better known as Lenin, was a revolutionary who became the head of the first Soviet state. Minaal Khan po..

Saudi Arabia-Iran Conflict: Threats & Consequences

While Saudi Arabia and Iran have always been caught in a power struggle, recent events have flamed the conflict. Amna Asif notes that there..

Will the Growing China-New Zealand Relations...

Since signing the China-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement in 2008, China has become New Zealand's top financial collaborator, and relations

Popular Conspiracy Theories About the September...

Just hours after the attacks, the first conspiracy theories about the September 11 surfaced online. Since then, especially with the emerg...

Arshad Sharif’s Death & the Suffocation of Free...

The recent death of the brilliant investigative journalist, Arshad Sharif, reflects the rising power of extremist ideologies and the dimini..

China’s 20th Party Congress: Cementing Xi's...

The 20th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) ran from 16th to 22nd October this year. It is a critically important event because...

Why Prison Abolition is a Good Idea in Pakistan

Tazmeen Imran lists out the apparent inadequacies of the prison system in Pakistan and identifies what the abolition project could offer...

The Global Refugee Crisis, State Sovereignty...

While respecting the principle of state sovereignty, the author discusses how it is necessary to address the refugee crisis by establishing...

Myths Around Pakistan’s Nukes & National Security

Brig Syed Mushtaq Ahmed dispels four virulent myths that have been making the rounds. These include the Balkanization of pakistan, its nukes..

No Peace for Afghan Women

Hamra Tariq is unsettled by the way the women of Afghanistan have been exploited, both by the US and the Taliban. She believes that a deeper..

Chipping Away at the Katas Raj Temples

The authors recount their visit to the Katas Raj temples, a site of extreme cultural and religious significance. They shed light on the deg...

NATO 2022 Strategic Concept: A New Cold War

At the NATO Summit this year in Madrid, the 2022 Strategic Concept was presented and adopted by the alliance's representatives. The latest...

Myths Around Pakistan’s Nukes & National Security

Brig Syed Mushtaq Ahmed dispels four virulent myths that have been making the rounds. These include the Balkanization of pakistan, its nukes..

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Powerplant: The Looming...

Built between 1984 and 1995, Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, and one of the top 10...

US Intervention in Somalia: Justified or Unnec...

Huda Raza details the US-led intervention in Somalia, the political scenario behind the situation that led to the intervention, and the mil...

The 2022 Parliamentary Elections in Nepal

In yet another attempt to maintain democracy and bring political stability, Nepal is poised to hold its 2022 parliamentary elections on 20...

The Increasing Military Coups in West Africa

For the past three years, West Africa has experienced multiple military coups. This recent increase is attributed to the contagious effect...

The Irony of Europe’s Burqa Ban

Haniya Ali reviews the policies that ban the burqa in Europe. Countries that are seemingly free—and "champions of human rights"— i.e. Denma...

The Middle East Quartet & Its Role

The Middle East Quartet was set up in 2002, primarily to help mediate the Middle East peace negotiations. It has also been supporting Pales...

Pakistan-US Relations: As Fickle as the Weather

Bilateral relations between Pakistan and the US have been deteriorating because of scathing remarks and underhanded activities. Despite the...

Jamaica’s Ban on Degenerate Entertainment

On 11th October, the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica issued a ban on music and tv shows supporting crime, violence, and drug use, among...

Pakistan Grants Tajikistan Access to Gwadar

Areej Haider aims to explain the recent access to Gwadar for Tajikistan, its importance for both Pakistan and Tajikistan, and future impl...

Street Child Football World Cup: Pakistan Secur...

The team from Pakistan assiduously reached the finals of the Street Child Football World Cup against Egypt in Qatar. Pakistan's team came...

Australia’s Stance on West Jerusalem

This month, on 18th October, Australia made its formal decision to rescind its recognition of west Jerusalem as Israel's capital. The reve...

Cricket Comes Home: The Upcoming Pakistan-Englan..

After nearly two decades, the test series between Pakistan and England will start from Rawalpindi, and subsequent matches will be played in..

Propaganda Against Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons

For decades, the West has had its eyes set on Pakistani nuclear weapons, going as far as to stir up paranoia against it.

Pakistani Exports: The Struggling Cotton & Text...

Although Pakistani textile exports have increased in the last year, its textile industry has not been functioning up to its true potential...

EU and GCC: Energy Partnerships Under Crisis

Facing one of its toughest winters, the EU looks to the GCC states to provide it with the energy that Russia had been providing for a long...

Napoleon Bonaparte: The Devil in Disguise

Revered for his military prowess and contributions to the French Revolution of 1789, Napoleon Bonaparte has been considered no less than a...

Arab NATO: Key to the Middle East Dilemma?

Muhammad Bilal Farooq notes that although Arab NATO is supported by the US, the Arab states have become aware that they cannot solely rely...

The Assassination of CJ Meskanzai: The Latest...

Baloch insurgents have even started attacking high-profile individuals, like their latest assassination of CJ Meskanzai. The re-emergence...

The Military Operations in Swat

Given the occupation by TTP and other fundamental religious organisations, Pakistan Army carried out two major military operations in Swat...

Pakistan’s Current Economic Situation: From the...

Aamina Ikram analyzes Pakistan's current economic situation, highlighting the Asian Development Bank’s report on the state’s shrinking...

Manisha Ropeta, Pakistan’s First Hindu Woman DSP

It was a moment of pride and honour for Pakistan when the first Hindu female, Manisha Ropeta, became the Deputy superintendent of police...

Karachi, the City That Was

Mir Adnan Aziz points to the cause of the decline of the city of Karachi: corruption of the ruling parties and mafias. These corrupt prac...

Władysław Turowicz: The Polish Legend of Pakistan

Mr Khalid Chishti shares the journey of Władysław Turowicz, a Polish-Pakistani pilot, who served as an exemplary part of the Pakistan Air...

The Woes of Public Transport in Pakistan

Abrish Nayyar discusses some of the main concerns people have with reference to public transport in Pakistan, its current conditions, and...

The Bosnian Genocide: The UN’s Ultimate Failu...

The United Nations’ incompetence in preventing the genocide of the Bosnian Muslims, and the great powers’ hesitance to intervene...

The Rohingya Crisis along the Bangladesh-Myanmar..

The Bangladesh-Myanmar border conflict makes Myanmar’s unwillingness to resolve the Rohingya crisis all the more apparent.

The Horrors of the Sabra and Shatila Massacre

One of the most agonizing attacks that occurred in history was the Sabra and Shatila massacre that was conducted on September 16 to Septem...

Political Polarization in Pakistan and the Floods

Political polarization has prevented Pakistan from reaching an agreement on matters of national security. The 2022 floods in Pakistan

The Maritime Border Deal Between Israel & Lebanon

The historic maritime border deal between Israel and Lebanon has been mediated by the United States. Negotiations between the two nations....

The Nuremberg Trials: Reliving Haunting Memories

Post-Hitler Germany was no safe space for those who had sided with him; the Nuremberg Trials were conducted against the Nazi Party leaders...

Germany’s Relations with Taiwan under the One....

Haniya Ali assesses Germany’s relations with Taiwan and argues that since Berlin cannot go against China, it has adopted a moderate...

Pakistan: A Personal History by Imran Khan

Authored by Pakistan’s former prime minister, Imran Khan, “Pakistan: A Personal History” offers the readers a look inside the beliefs...

The Student Council Investiture Ceremony at...

The Millennium Education (TME) One World Campus held an investiture ceremony for its new student council. The event was graced by the pre...

Pakistan’s Performance in the 5th Islamic Solid...

Pakistan participated in the Islamic Solidarity Games, winning gold in the men's javelin throw and a bronze medal in para table tennis. Ev...

The Appointment of the COAS: An Unending Contro...

Every three years, the autumn in Pakistan resonates with budding news over the appointment of the next COAS. The appointment remains a ra...

Freedom of Expression in Pakistan: A Complicated..

Abrish Nayyar contemplates freedom of expression and censorship in Pakistan. She refers to various national laws to explain Pakistan’s...

Green Menstruation in India: Accelerating Women...

Beginning with Arunachalam's ingenious machine, to the present call for sustainable and green menstruation in India, Maryam believes that...

Operation Blue Star: The Sikh Massacre in 1984

With PM Indira Gandhi's approval, Operation Blue Star commenced on June 1st, 1984. The aim of the operation was to dispose of the Sikhs re...

The Impact of Brexit on the UK Economy

It aims to explore the impact of Brexit, the most historic event to occur on the European continent, on the UK economy. These findings pr...

The Deadly Border Conflict Between Tajikistan...

The most recent escalation of the conflict between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan happened a day before the SCO Summit in Samarkand. The reason...

Cold War in the Islamic World by Dilip Hiro

“Cold War in the Islamic World: Saudi Arabia, Iran and the Struggle for Supremacy” presents an analysis of the conflicts between Riyadh...

Oil Theft in Nigeria: A Bitter Reality

Mahnoor Najeeb believes that oil theft is prevalent in Nigeria because of the resource curse—the inability to make use of the abundant...

The Role of ICT in Shaping the Future of Women...

Sarah Faraz foresees the utility of ICT in not only achieving the SDGs but also raising the standards of living for women in Pakistan. She...

The Great Delusion: Liberal Dreams and Internat...

In "The Great Delusion: Liberal Dreams and International Realities," he methodically deconstructs the liberal foreign policy paradigm that...

Little Amal at the Mercy of Europe

Little Amal, a 12 feet tall puppet of a fictional Syrian girl, has been traveling the world, informing people of the plight of refugees.

The Russian Annexation of Four Ukrainian Regions

The Russian annexation followed referenda held in all four Ukrainian regions, where the majority ‘voted’ to join Russia. This ‘voting’ has...

The Leaks in the Nord Stream Pipelines

The leaks in the Nord Stream pipelines have been internationally scrutinized, with states blaming either the US or Russia for the incident.

Pakistan’s Varying Political Scenarios

Brig Syed Mushtaq Ahmed (Retd) believes that Pakistan is abuzz with a lot of speculations, foretelling different political scenarios: a down..

How the BJP Wins: Inside India’s Greatest Electi..

"How the BJP Wins: Inside India’s Greatest Election Machine" by Prashant Jha is thought to be a journalistic guide and an insightful analys...

The Politics of the Veil in France, India & Iran

Maryam Jilani studies the narratives of women's emancipation and the politics of the veil in three countries: France, India, and Iran. While..

UNGA 77: Ukraine War Overshadows Other Issues

The 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 77) opened on 13 September 2022, and the week-long debates were heavily domin...

Imran Khan—Challenger of the Status Quo

Mir Adnan Aziz considers Imran Khan to be a challenge to the status quo and PTI's unswerving influence the perfect opportunity for the citi...

Neo-colonialism: The Third World's Enslavement

In contemporary times, neo-colonialism or economic imperialism has taken root in the Third World, indebting weak states to colonial powers.

Europe and Coal: The Energy Crisis Forcing EU..

As the fuel hike persists, many countries in Europe have reverted back to extracting the primary source of their energy from coal. While...

Are Digital Currencies & China’s Yuan Causing...

With the increasing popularity of non-traditional currencies, questions have arisen about the possible decline of America's dollar.

Iran's Hijab Protest Movement 2022

In 2022, Mahsa Amini's death triggered a massive protest against the compulsory hijab law for women in Iran. Authorities are still trying...

The Envoy: From Kabul to the White House

In “The Envoy: From Kabul to the White House, My Journey from a Turbulent World,” Khalilzad details his turbulent journey from a traditiona...

Crown of Blood: The Dark Side of Elizabeth II’s...

The death of Queen Elizabeth II prompted diametrically opposed viewpoints regarding her dark legacy. One group mourns her loss, while the...

2022 SCO Summit in Samarkand

The 22nd annual summit of the Council of Heads of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was held on 15th and 16th September 2022 agai...

Poland Demands Damages for the Losses in WW2

September 1st marked 83 years of the occupation of Poland by Nazi Germany in WW2. Considering the material and human losses, Poland has re...

Giorgia Meloni – Italy’s New Prime Minister

Italy's Giorgia Meloni has become the first far-right woman prime minister in postwar Western Europe, vowing to rule for all Italians.

Malaysia’s Relations with China: A Multifaceted...

The ties between Malaysia and China, which were once strained by Chinese containment, have now become more cordial.

South Korea’s Chaebol Challenge

While it has brought investment and spurred economic growth, the chaebol system has also prompted socio-economic inequality in South Korea...

Honoring the Shuhada of the August 1st Crash

In the heartbreaking Lasbela helicopter crash in Pakistan, all 6 (5 officers and 1 jawan) aboard embraced shahadat. Pakistan still mourns...

Insurgency in Balochistan: Then & Now

As the people of Balochistan are neglected and their land is exploited, the province will not see an end to the insurgency.

Qatar’s Recent Investment in Pakistan

During his visit to Qatar, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed Qatari investment in various sectors of Pakistan.

Will China’s Deadening Heatwaves Bring Its...

The recent blistering experience with heatwaves has made it difficult for China to resolve the energy crisis. The demand for power has esca..

Energy Crisis in Europe: Russia’s Promise of a....

The Russia-Ukraine war has initiated an energy crisis, dividing oil importers into three categories. The author asserts that where oil...

Human Development Disparities in Pakistan

Ariba Khan Waheed and Salah ud din Yousaf examine the contemporary human development disparities in Pakistan, both between provinces and...

Collaboration Between Pakistan Agricultural Res...

On 15th July 2022, the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) and China’s Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (YAAS) signed...

Imagined Communities (Book Review)

Authored by Benedict Anderson, "Imagined Communities: Reflections on the Origin and Spread of Nationalism" explains the roots of nationalism.

Role of Air Power in the Russia-Ukraine War

Safia Mansoor discusses the concepts of air power and air denial before relating them to the Ukraine war. She describes Russia’s strategy...

Colombia & Venezuela: Mending Diplomatic Relations

Since the independence of both Colombia and Venezuela, their relations have been hot and cold due to varying issues. Seemal Nadeem discusses

Pakistan: A Hard Country by Anatol Lieven

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