Redeeming from destiny: India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
In 2019, its per capita income was $1,856—substantially higher than Pakistan's $1,285 and only $250 less than that of India. In 2020, Bangladesh might have edged ahead of India because it registered a growth rate of 2.4 percent whereas India's GDP shrank by 7.3 percent.
Operation Barbarossa: An Overview – Part Two
Shane Quinn, a British geo-analyst gives an analysis of Nazi intentions in the Soviet Union, such as relating to their Plan Oldenburg, the economic exploitation of the eastern territories under German occupation. The new forward defense positions were incomplete by mid-1941.
How Arab Spring affected Syria?
The Arab Spring was a series of popular pro-democracy uprisings that enveloped several largely Muslim countries. The events began in the spring of 2011. However, the political and social impact of these popular uprisings remains significant today.
Is TLP the new Jamaat e Islami in Pakistan?
TLP has been clashing with governments time and again for the last few years. Just like JI, its street power allows it to twist the arm of the government, but two stark differences emerge clearly. One is that TLP has much more firepower compared to JI and is not averse to challenging the government.
Worsening and insecure life of Muslims in India
India is home to some two hundred million Muslims, one of the world’s largest Muslim populations but a minority in the predominately Hindu country. Since India’s independence, Muslims have faced systematic discrimination, and violence, despite constitutional protections.
From Junagadh annexation to India’s mythical union
The annexation of the princely state shows that India was bent upon annexing all the 565 princely states by hook or crook. At the time of the British withdrawal, the princely states covered 40 percent of the area of pre-independence India and constituted 23 percent of its population.
CPEC execution: The way forward
It's hoped that the completion of CPEC projects would lead to wealth creation and help the government pay off heavy debt. The CPEC initiative has largely helped Pakistan fill its power and transport infrastructure gaps and may be a boon for the nation faltering economy going forward,
Forks in the Road: The 1965 war’s impact on East Pakistan
The 1965 war between India and Pakistan was the second conflict between the two countries over the status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The clash did not resolve this dispute, but it did engage the United States and the Soviet Union.
When & how will terrorism between India and Pakistan end? -Part 1
With continued violence in Kashmir and a heightened threat of terrorist activity by Pakistan-based militant groups, tensions and concerns over a serious military confrontation between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan remain high.
How sugar mafia can be tackled?
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has exposed the sugar mafia involved in monetary fraud, speculative trade and money laundering as it got pieces of evidence of a persistent increase in sugar prices through creating artificial shortage of the commodity.
Indonesian President visit to UAE: Promoting moderate Islam?
Investments were among the bevy of gifts showered on President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as he visited the UAE to deepen a personal relationship he has forged with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Strengthening the nuclear taboo in South Asia
Pro-war and anti-peace rhetoric have been found in public clamor supplemented by bellicose comments made by the political leadership. However, nuclear restraint/taboo needs to be strengthened in South Asia by employing Arms Control Measures and Confidence Building Measures.
