Understanding Saudi Arabia and Israel’s reaction over Taliban’s takeover
Dr. James M. Dorsey, an award-winning journalist explains Saudi Arabia's stance on the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban's takeover in the region. He points out that if religious militants get victorious in Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia would have to reinstate its relations with Israel.
Top 3 ways Taliban’s takeover will revive Islamist movements
Farah Adeed discusses the ways in which the Taliban will revive the Islamist movements in Afghanistan now that they are ruling the country again. He further talks about how the implementation of Sharia Law will lead to reviving the narratives that are established by the West about Islam.
Corrupt bureaucrats: An uphill battle for Pakistan?
Dr. Farid A Malik, an Ex-Chairman of Pakistan Science Foundation laments that our country is never going to find its way to prosperity if we keep ignoring underlying corruption and incompetent bureaucrats in our system. Pakistan's bureaucracy needs a major clean-up.
How can the US ensure peace and stability in Afghanistan?
Ever since the US has announced its departure from Afghanistan, a series of speculations and predictions are creating waves in the world. In this regard, Ali Shah, head of the Institute of Policy Studies at NUST talks about the future of Afghanistan.
Noor was my friend! But was I her friend?
Dr. Mishayl Hussain remembers Noor Mukadam who was a good friend to her since teen-age and to everyone. But she laments how we all failed her by not intervening in her toxic relationship. We failed her as a community, as a society, and as a country. We remain answerable to her family. Powerful and Must Read!
Unmasking India’s policies on Afghanistan
Amjed Jaaved explains the changes in India's policies on Afghanistan with changing scenarios. He further highlights India's strategic partnership with the former Afghan government what course of action will India take now that the Taliban is ruling in Afghanistan.
What is wrong with the Taliban’s ideology?
Farah Adeed discusses the Taliban's idealogy and everything that is wrong with it. He highlights the danger of influence the Taliban have on its sympathizers and those who support their political agenda.
End of an American century or start of a new one?
US exit from Kabul is being described as Fall of Saigon or worse: Fall of Bastille for the west but it appears more like a strategic retreat argues London based geo-strategic analyst, Dr. Ejaz Hussain.
Pakistan: World of notices, directives & tasks but no follow up
Dr. Farid A. Malik, an Ex-Chairman of, Pakistan Science Foundation talks about the incompetency of Pakistani institutions to work up to the mark and addressing public problems. He recounts some incidents he has personally experienced and they turned out to be a huge disappointment.
Understanding the term ‘Anti Establishment’ in Pakistan
Moied Javeed, a senior telecom executive in Pakistan explains to us the meaning of being anti-establishment and why the use of this term is growing nowadays. He reminds us about society's need for principles, honesty and a better place for our upcoming future generations.
Pakistan’s subservience to lukewarm defiance
Asif Haroon Raja, a retired Brig and a war veteran recounts the times when global terrorism was at an all-time high which included the 9/11 attacks and how the US reacted to it and how the world still continues to feel its blow in form of unstable Afghanistan.
Why did the Afghan National Army give up the fight for Afghanistan?
Air Cdre (Retd) Jamal Hussain talks about the sudden fallout of the Afghan government led by Ashraf Ghani and ANA surrender to the Taliban despite having the best weapons given by the US.