Book, not Facebook
In his newly published book, Baar-i-Shanasaee, Karamatullah Ghori, a retired Pakistani diplomat, recounts incidents from his professional life that make an interesting read. The book comprises character sketches of nine…
Bard for our times
A Copy of William Shakespeare’s complete works was once smuggled into South Africa’s Robben Island prison, in the guise of a Hindu prayer book. It passed from hand to hand,…
Race issues re-emerge as South Africa prepares to vote
As South Africa gears up to the May 7 election, politicians on the campaign trail have begun to tap into the issue of race in their scramble for votes. The…
Curse of the IEDs
Pakistan has been in the grip of brutal and senseless attacks by militants using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) for some time now. In the latest attack, 27 security personnel were…
Authority versus influence
Nelson Mandela, who breathed his last on December 5, was an inspirational leader and truly an iconic figure of the 20th century. His eventful life is marked by many achievements.…
Politics of revenge
Bangladesh’s moment of truth has arrived: should it strive for political stability, unity and national reconciliation or pursue a policy of vendetta? Capital and other forms of punishment awarded by…
‘Justice’ in Dhaka
When Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid invited President Nelson Mandela to visit Bangladesh in 1997 for the 25th anniversary of the country’s independence, it appeared to be a signal of…
Remembering Bhola
The writer has taught international relations and diplomacy at Boston University and at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and was the vice chancellor of LUMS. December 16 is…
Press disgruntled over access limits at White House
The palm trees and sandy beaches of Hawaii beckon as US President Barack Obama prepares to board Air Force One to spend Christmas far away from Washington on Friday. This…
Obama-Castro handshake: more than just a gesture?
The brief handshake between US President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro at South African leader Nelson Mandela's funeral triggered a wave of speculation and expectation over future relations…
