Israel lobbies US to keep Syria weak and decentralised
Israel is lobbying the United States to keep Syria weak and decentralised, including by letting Russia keep its military bases there to counter Turkey’s growing influence in the country, four…
Balochistan’s tipping point
Balochistan is not a fringe story. It is the litmus test for Pakistan’s democracy, justice and national cohesion. Sprawling across nearly half of the country’s landmass, rich in copper, gold,…
Sino-Pak cooperation
IT is expected that the train hijacking incident in Balochistan will trigger a robust response from the state — quite likely in the form of military action on several fronts. Nevertheless, discussions…
Blueprint for a rising Pakistan
March 23 marks a defining moment in our nation’s history. It is a day that reminds us of the unwavering resolve of our forefathers, who envisioned an independent and sovereign…
Pakistan’s recidivist terrorism challenge
Brazen terror attacks at Bannu, Akora Khattak and the Jaffar Express have jolted an enervated nation and the Pakistani state. What the bloodbath at Police Line Peshawar two years ago…
A hard state
Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir's determination to transform Pakistan into a hard state has started a new debate on social media. The statement came to light during the…
The national security challenge
The national security paradigm revolves around the security of the state. However, the concept of state security has undergone a significant transformation in the modern era. Economic security has, to…
Is Trump’s proposal for peace realistic?
A torrent of criticism has been unleashed against American President Donald Trump after his alleged ‘bullying tactics’ employed against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was accorded a warm welcome in…
Lies, lows and loss
How low can you go? When below the belt becomes almost literal, it hurts. Not just physically but intellectually, psychologically, emotionally and morally. The last few weeks have seen a…
Unjustifiable ends
THE new BJP led by Narendra Modi and Amit Shah is in a hurry to cremate its party elders, even before they are dead. The announcement of its candidates for…
