India in space
Outer space – once a realm of scientific exploration and discovery – is undergoing a significant transformation, evolving into an arena increasingly dominated by militarisation. This shift is notably emphasized…
Party’s over
On August 15, 1947, the day after Pakistan declared independence, the United States established diplomatic relations with us. In 1954, Pakistan entered into a Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement with the…
Kim’s daughter reveal shows dynastic dream for N Korea
Kim Jong Un unveiled the fourth generation of his ruling family Saturday, appearing in photographs with his daughter for the first time ever, giving analysts a clear indication of his…
Strategic malfunction
Imagine what can happen if a nuclear state loses control of one of its nukes, which is pointed towards its nuclear-armed adversary, in its very own backyard? The answer is…
Attacks on major Iraqi gasfield drive out US contractors
A series of rocket attacks on a gasfield in northern Iraq has sent the US contractors working on its expansion packing, dealing a blow to the Kurdish region’s hopes of…
Trade with Iran
EARLIER this month, Pakistan’s foreign minister, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, met his Iranian counterpart, Dr Amir Abdollahian, to review their countries’ relationship. The past few years have seen serious gains across multiple facets of…
Another disastrous war
After weeks of speculation, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, on Thursday (Feb 24). The Russian forces entered Ukraine from at least three directions and till the writing of…
Trump’s overture to emerging Asia drowned out by trade war
When the US Secretary of State flies into Southeast Asia this week with a new investment pitch for the region, the response could be: thanks a million, but please stop…
Biden would face uncertain path to detente with wary Iran
Joe Biden plans to scrap what he calls the “dangerous failure” of President Donald Trump’s maximum pressure policy on Iran should he win the U.S. election, but after years of…
Proposed Iran-China deal
AS the Trump administration moves further towards confrontation with China and as China makes it clear that even while wanting to avoid a fight it will push back, a new…
