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Friday, November 7, 2025

How the Afghan dilemma changed Pak-US relations

According to Abdul Samad Khan, Pakistan's role in Afghanistan has caused it a plethora of problems. Pakistan's stance of "Absolutely not" does have harsh consequences, however, the repercussions of the "Absolutely yes" are the severest. It also changed its relationship with the US. Instead of appreciating Pakistan's efforts, the US blamed Pakistan for supporting the Taliban.

Korybko’s response to Kugelman: Pakistan’s dilemma isn’t that dramatic

According to Michael Kugelman, an expert on South Asian affairs, Pakistan's geoeconomic strategy faces three challenges; India, the recent terrorist attack in northwestern Pakistan that killed nine Chinese nationals, and deteriorating relations with Afghanistan. However, Andrew Korybko counters this by saying that these obstacles are not as serious as some experts believe.

South Asia’s nuclear stability: What are the chances of war?

Kashaf Sohail holds an optimistic view regarding the nuclearization of South Asia. According to her, the presence of nuclear weapons in the region has maintained strategic stability. Nuclear weapons do pose a threat, however, an all-out war is very unlikely to happen.

Greater Middle East provokes China to step up military power?

Mr. James Dorsey, an award-winning journalist, talks about how China is trying to strengthen bilateral ties by building military relations with other countries. He also talks about series of unfortunate events that have caused China to review its strategic thinking and what other countries are expecting from China when it comes to cooperation.

How India’s double game in Afghanistan is damaging peace

Muhammad Akhter talks about India’s actions in Afghanistan and the measures taken by it ever since US announced its withdrawal from the region. He further talks about how India is playing a biased game in Afghanistan by working on its self serving agendas.

Long read: An insight on public procurement laws in Pakistan

Public sector procurement is increasingly seen as an important instrument for inducing innovation in the private sector. However, according to Barrister Pansota, public procurement management in Pakistan needs a lot of improvement. Laws, rules, and regulations are either non-existent or poorly implemented and enforced. Therefore, it is important that the public procurement regime of the country must have specific institutions to oversee procurements.

Operation Barbarossa: Great strategic errors by Hitler that led to Nazis’ failure

Shane Quinn talks about the poor strategic planning that caused the Nazi's failure in dismantling the Soviet Union. He further enlists all the events that took place during that time and how the Soviet Union was able to defend itself from Hitler's ruthless planning.

Why Russia warns India against the US’ Indo-Pacific plans

According to Andrew Korybko, a Russian political analyst, India has such a promising role to play in the emerging multipolar world order that it must not allow itself to continue being misled by the US down the dark path of dividing and ruling Asia at America's behest through the Quad.

Rise of AI: South Asia’s strategic stability in danger?

According to Amber Afreen, the rise of Artificial Intelligence has taken over the strategic stability of South Asian politics. Countries in this region are gearing up to advance their approach to weapons maintained by the technology.

Is Sinopharm vaccination hindering our travel plans?

One of the vaccines used by Pakistan is Sinopharm and according to statistical data, Pakistan has been successful in controlling Covid. However, Dr Aneela Kamil talks about the prejudice against Sinopharm vaccine as its administration affects travel because not every country is accepting this vaccine.

A legacy of US failures that won’t be soon forgotten

Asif Haroon Raja, a war veteran, and a defense analyst talks in detail about all the events that led to the current situation in Afghanistan. As the US withdraws, there are fears that Afghanistan will face another civil war. However, according to Mr. Haroon Raja, the spoilers of peace are drumming up a fake narrative of civil war as what could be worse than what has already been experienced by the Afghans and Pakistan during the 20-year war on terror

America has a history of leaving allies in lurch – View from India

According to Manish Tewari, a National spokesperson of the Indian National Congress party and former Information & Broadcasting Minister, the US has a history of abandoning its allies. From the Korean conflict to the military involvement in Iraq, the US is always on the lookout for its own interests and often leaves states in a worse-off position. This is a lesson for India who wants to counter China with the US-led Quad.