Geo-economics over geo-politics
The strategic shift from geo-politics to geo-economics is a welcome initiative. In a world where the relative importance of a nation is determined primarily by its economic strength, the focus…
MARSEW 2023: geo-politics and geo-economics in Indian Ocean
The current era is defined by geo-economics driving geo-politics. It has become imperative need for countries, especially the developing ones, to prioritize geo-economics which could then translate itself as consequential…
From geo-politics to geo-economics
Nearly everybody wants to talk to the Taliban. Nearly everybody thinks Pakistan is the medium for talks. Nearly everybody feels the US’ entry and exit strategy in Afghanistan was faulty.…
The chip war
In this modern era of entrepreneurship and innovation, we are entirely reliant on advanced tech tools, machinery and gadgets. From heating up food to developing nuclear energy, we seek assistance…
It’s in country’s interest to proactively pursue offshore oil and gas exploration
The discovery of oil and gas has remarkably changed the fate of many countries. Not too long ago, people that used to live in abject poverty are now reaping the…
CPEC: from vision to reality
As the high-level delegation from China commemorates the completion of a decade of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), it is essential to reflect on the journey from vision to reality.…
Residual thoughts on FY24 budget
The budget 2023-24 envisages 23.7 billion dollars of external borrowing – an amount premised on a rupee dollar parity averaging 290 rupees to the dollar – a condition that would…
An underwhelming foreign policy
Has Pakistan fared well in coping with the whole new international relations environment that has been emerging over the past few decades and the challenges and opportunities it presents? The…
How the world has changed — I
The world’s geopolitical equation has suddenly encountered a black swan event with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The human tragedy is devastating. Global economic, political and social impact is yet…
Aman exercise 21
The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is considered one of the busiest maritime regions, having a distinction of being the hub of economic, political, and strategic activities with implausible impact on…
