A ceasefire in a land of conflict
District Kurram has long been embroiled in conflict, driven by tribal land disputes and exacerbated by sectarian tensions. The region is home to both Sunni and Shia populations, with tribes…
Can the Gaza ceasefire work?
NINE months into Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza, the UN Security Council has finally endorsed a ceasefire plan that promises to end hostilities in the occupied territory. The US-sponsored three-phased plan, which was…
Immediate ceasefire
In late October while his military bombed the people of Gaza around the clock in response to the Hamas October 7, 2023 massacre of Israelis, Benjamin Netanyahu told the world…
Ceasefire now
Amid Israel’s relentless bombing campaign in Gaza is a crisis within a crisis: The presence of many hostages, including US citizens, held captive in a war zone. According to the…
Analysing the ceasefire
Any move that can push Pakistan and India away from the dangers of war offers a sense of relief, even if temporarily. The unique feature of this positive development is…
Understanding the ceasefire
Amidst the massive national focus on the legal and political events in the run-up to the Senate elections, something of import happened on the Pakistan-India front that has the potential…
The dream of a global ceasefire
The horrors of wars and conflicts continue to haunt millions of people across the world amidst the ravages of a pandemic that has inflicted heavy losses on humankind. More than…
Minimal gains for Erdogan in Syria ceasefire deal
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan came home with the Syrian ceasefire he wanted from his meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, but the deal leaves key challenges unresolved, not the least the…
Ceasefire in Kashmir
The Indian government has finally instructed its forces to halt military operations in Kashmir and observe a ceasefire during the month of Ramazan, which is a welcome development. A unilateral…
The anatomy of a Taliban ceasefire
After months of regional stalemate, two events in June offer a potential roadmap for achieving a working peace. The first was the Taliban’s decision to accept Afghan President Ghani’s offer…
