Pakistan and the Malaysia Summit: Opportunity foregone?

By the time of the publication of this article, an unprecedented Summit (Summit) in the Muslim world will be underway in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia....

PIA: A Tale of Glory and Neglect

Abdullah H. Khan | To create future or to only live by past glories; to pursue the aspirations of an eager nation or to sit...

Bangladesh’s Indian Challenge (Part-II)

Opinion | There is a misconception in the world in general and the region in particular about the strength and capabilities of the Bangladesh Armed...

Bangladesh’s India Challenge (Part: 1)

Opinion | Three centuries ago, the area now comprising Bangladesh was renowned as the breadbasket of India, multiple increases in population later, Kissinger called Bangladesh...

Who benefits from a locked down Kashmir?

Kashmir - bone of contention Antagonism between India and Pakistan is a never-ending phenomenon mainly due to unresolved Kashmir dispute. It is the unfinished agenda...

Bill of Rights means very little for Pentagon and CIA

Opinion | Our American ancestors did not trust the federal government. That lack of trust is reflected first in the Constitution and then in the...

US withdrawing troops from Afghanistan: Implications for Region

Opinion | Reports from Washington indicate the US will announce partial troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in the next few days. The withdrawal of 4000 troops...

Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) – An Insurance Policy

The Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) was approved by the Indian Parliament. The bill was passed and now in India, religious discrimination is the law...

A painful journey towards Kaptaan’s Naya Pakistan

Opinion | Transitions are always painful and difficult leaving behind the old and accepting the new order is never easy. Cleansing requires rapid and brutal...

Will Turkey’s Model work in Pakistan?

Opinion | The Indian establishment, including political leadership, is running into a strange predicament. Never before has India’s image looked so visibly sullied in comparison...

Pakistan Air Force: Rising above the Oblivion

The elephant in the room for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is that its adversary, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is larger, better equipped...

CAB: Modi’s reckless move towards erection of Hindu Rashtra

The passage of the contentious bill, billed as “Citizenship Amendment Bill” (CAB) by the Indian parliament a few days back has sparked a violent...
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