In the line of justice
The concept of military justice has evolved over centuries, forming a cornerstone of a nation’s ability to uphold discipline within its armed forces and maintain national security. The military courts,…
Surviving the infodemic
Five years ago, the world was on the brink of its biggest humanitarian crisis in about a century. Today, Covid-19 is no longer in daily headlines. However, the infodemic it…
Imperfect alignment
THE world is in turmoil, and politics in South Asia is in a state of flux. Remaining static in an evolving situation where the parts are moving faster than the…
Bold action to rescue SDGs in Pakistan
AS the New Year beckons, and the world begins to count down the final six years of the United Nations’ Agenda 2030, our shared vision of decisive progress towards sustainable…
Global power politics
In the global arena, power politics refers to the continuing competition among states for influence, economic might, and strategic supremacy, which essentially means pursuing national interests. A recent example of…
Kurram’s path to peace
Kurram, a district nestled at the strategic crossroads of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and key tribal territories, has been embroiled in land disputes and tribal conflicts for decades. The roots of these…
Weapons over welfare?
Sensitive to its threat perceptions and evolving geostrategic environment in the Indian Ocean, and cognizant of the resource constraints, the Pakistan Navy has been steadily developing its combat capacity. This…
Streamlining WASH
As a signatory and adopter of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Goal 6, Pakistan recognises access to water and sanitation as a fundamental human right essential for dignity, health,…
Bringing them home
MALAYSIAN Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Pakistan is a crucial opportunity to address an important humanitarian and diplomatic issue — the signing of a long-awaited prisoner transfer agreement. A…
United by tides, knotted by oceans: Aman Dialogue 2025
‘What keeps us unified against the common threats at sea, what motivates us to recourse to stability in the global commons and what drives our will to come closer and…
