Global bureaucracies, shrinking sovereignty and the future of the Global South: As the Bretton Woods system celebrates its 80th anniversary, the architecture of international development stands bloated and overstretched. Institutions…
World War II left a trail of death and destruction, bringing misery and impoverishment to millions across the globe. It was especially catastrophic for Europe, China, and parts of the…
Going into COP29 where the focus should be on promoting climate-linked development finance initiatives in the Global South, collective action is crucial to attract funding for the intertwined objectives of…
A simmering diplomatic row with Japan is threatening South Korea's output of components that drive smartphones and computer displays, which analysts say could batter the global tech market and hike…
SOUTH Asia remained largely bipolar during the Cold War era due to India’s inward-looking approach and Pakistan’s proactive alignment with the West. However, the balance of power steadily shifted in…
Davos 2026 was not a celebration of globalisation but a stark confrontation with its unravelling assumptions. For decades, the World Economic Forum symbolised the steady advance of integration – deeper…
THE global chessboard has become ever more complex. The rules and norms of interstate conduct framed in 1945 are no longer being applied. The world is in transition. Some contours…
The strategic landscape of South Asia is undergoing its most profound transformation since the overt nuclearisation of India and Pakistan in 1998. Emerging Disruptive Technologies (EDTs) – artificial intelligence, autonomous…
COP30 in Belem unfolded in a setting that held both political symbolism and ecological gravity. The Amazon is a living system that stabilises the climate for the entire planet. So,…
Pakistan’s achievements in the global arena demonstrate a country that has consistently sought to defend its sovereignty and assert its strategic position despite immense challenges. The defining moment of national…
