111 510 510 libonline@riphah.edu.pk Contact

Perils of Trump’s brinkmanship

Donald Trump’s return to the presidency of the United States of America in 2025 was marked by a series of single-minded economic initiatives and assertive (many say destructive) foreign policies.…

Hubris & humiliation

ARROGANCE is an undesirable trait in individuals, and when an arrogant individual also obtains a modicum of power, at least relative to the people surrounding him, then that potent mix…

Back from the brink

Pakistan and India have managed to break out of the escalatory cycle that began on the night of May 6-7, 2025 after India retaliated with cross-border attacks on Pakistan in…

On the brink, again

INDIA and Pakistan are back on the brink of a dangerous confrontation. Escalating tensions have pushed the subcontinent into uncharted territory heightening the risk of a full-blown crisis as bilateral…

Why India’s treaty hubris could backfire

Following the Modi-led regime's announcement that India was unilaterally abrogating the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in reaction to the Pahalgam incident, several op-eds have reviewed New Delhi’s move and its…

Bridging the digital divide

The expansion of Information Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure in Pakistan marks a strategic step toward digital inclusion, yet adoption rates remain uneven and low, especially in remote and rural districts.…

Governance on the brink

Pakistan today stands at a paradox. On the one hand, it boasts one of the youngest populations in South Asia, a resilient entrepreneurial class and a growing digital footprint. On…

India’s hybrid warfare

The term ‘hybrid warfare’ refers to a combination of traditional military means and the use of non-military resources deployed to achieve broader military and strategic objectives. That which cannot be…