Careful strategy
Recent developments on the global and regional arena require careful attention from our policymakers on how to position Pakistan’s foreign policy and military strategy from a strategic positioning standpoint. These…
Do we need a new party?
Does Pakistan need a new political party? The answer is a resounding YES. In fact, Pakistan has seldom needed new politics, and a new party, more than it does now.…
The Thucydides trap reimagined
Chatham House defines geo-economics as “the use of economic tools to advance geopolitical objectives.” The Singapore Economic Forum defined the present era as the “age of geo-economics” in which public…
Path to economic stability
Pakistan has a crucial role in the complex web of global geopolitics, facing both difficulties and opportunities that converge at the intersection of democracy, sovereignty, and economic stability. Amid a…
The future of the dollar
The prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Middle East crisis have resulted in a radical shift in the global landscape, one that is resonating across economic, geopolitical, and cultural realms. Among…
Cost of sanctions
The imposition of sanctions by the US against commercial entities allegedly having links to Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme stems from worries about the spread of ballistic missile technology, which may…
Global conflicts, economic uncertainties
2024 emerged as a comparatively optimistic period in contrast to the challenging preceding years marked by Covid-19 pandemic. In its aftermath, global economy faced significant upheavals, with numerous businesses shutting…
Can China help Pakistan?
With the new governments ready to assume duties both at the federal and provincial levels, all eyes are on significant challenges and immediate risks, which necessitate comprehensive scrutiny. These challenges…
Water woes
David Brower shared a poignant reflection on our relationship with the earth: "We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children." In an era where…
Lessons from Egypt’s IMF deal
Like many nations burdened by debt, Egypt once again found itself navigating a storm of economic challenges, a scenario all too familiar to Pakistan. With an external debt-to-GDP ratio breaching…
