India manipulating FATF through its defense purchases?
According to Amjed Jaaved, India is manipulating FATF. With its illegal military endeavors and support to militants in Pakistan and Afghanistan, India should have the top spot in FATF's grey list. However, because India has conducted defense deals with France and the US, it is able to evade the list.
Middle Eastern interventionism galore: Neither US nor Chinese policies alleviate
A recent analysis of Middle Eastern states’ interventionist policies suggests that misguided big power approaches have fueled a vicious cycle of interference and instability over the...
Why the people of AJK put their confidence in PM Khan’s PTI
Muhammad Ayaz Khan highlights the reasons that led to PTI's success in AJK's recent elections. He further talks about the opposition parties' reaction and how they started their blame game of rigged elections. This should be a point of concern for PTI when they target the 2023 Pakistan General Election.
The “New Quad” is a geostrategic masterstroke for Pakistan
Recently, the US announced a new Quad alliance with Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan for Afghan peace. According to Andrew Korybko, a Russian political analyst, with the new Quad, Pakistan aims to achieve 5 important strategic goals which would help it to balance the major powers of the world.
Are expecting Pakistani women ready to get vaccinated?
Despite vaccines being declared safe, there is a dilemma regarding the safe administration of vaccines to expecting mothers. However, after reviewing the latest medical news from the West, Dr. Aneela Kamil thinks Pakistan should follow the West's example and encourage pregnant women to get vaccinated.
India’s partition: The reality of how and why it happened
The partition between India and Pakistan was a major event in the Sub-continent's history. While highlighting all the important incidents that took place, Mr. Zia thinks that the entire process of partition was a botched affair and could have been managed in a better way.
The return of great power rivalry between Russia, US & China
The 21st century marks an era of intense power competition between the US, China, and Russia. According to Dr. Shoaib Malik, a strategic affairs analyst, China and Russia have risen again and are giving a tough time to the US. China continues to challenge the US economically, whereas Russia has great military outreach. However, despite great power confrontational rhetoric, there are several avenues of cooperation.
Justice system’s response to crimes against women
Society responds to crimes and wrongs in various ways. At the institutional level, it responds through its justice system, which manifests itself through its...
Pak-China friendship: Partners in countering challenges
The US did not digest the rise of China and perceived it as a threat. It is projected that the Chinese economy may surpass...
China’s remarkable efforts against climate change
The US has always blamed China for initiating global warming by emitting high levels of carbon emissions. Mohammad Jamal Ahmed puts things in perspective by explaining that while China does account for more than 25% of the world’s emissions, it also diligently leads the fight against climate change.
Wakhan Corridor: A new great game in Central Asia?
According to Tamseel Aqdas, the Wakhan Corridor is steadily becoming a new point of competition for countries. The current dynamics lie in favor of China and Pakistan; nevertheless, both India and the USA have initiated measures to alter the tide.
Afghanistan: Real surprise is that experts are surprised!
According to Ex-DG ISI, Lt Gen (R) Asad Durrani, it is rather immature of the media and relevant experts to be awed by the recent developments in Afghanistan. He argues that this was bound to happen, and analyzes the situation by revisiting the international history where similar incidents have happened.