The next frontier against China

Issues like Climate Change and vague statements about human rights abuses are sprinkled atop to supplement the regional-themed propaganda aimed at tarnishing China's image to delegitimize its standing in the world.

Afghan Refugees: Waiting for durable solutions

One key challenge remains the identification of areas to reach consensus rather than confrontation. As protracted crises will make life miserable for the Afghan people, sending shockwaves in the region and affecting peace & stability.

Is Indonesia’s “Civil Islam” a model for the Muslim world?

Islam is compatible with democracy and religious pluralism, as the recent cultural and political reformations in Indonesia have proved. Will other Muslim-majority nations take notice? And will Civil Islam help young Muslims stay Muslim?

Transforming youth skills for the future

World Youth Skills Day is celebrated on the 15 of July every year. Skill is the unified force of experience, intellect and passion in their operation, J. Ruskin. The youth populace will boost by more than 78 million between 2021 and 2030.

Energy Poverty in Balochistan

Due to the scattered population living in rural areas, it is impossible to electrify them. In 2018, the total demand of Balochistan was 1650 MW, but supply was limited to 600 MW, and in 2019 the demand has been raised to 2500 MW.

Is history repeating itself in Pakistan?

Why is it that politicians break the rules in order to achieve their political goals? Why is it that politicians refuse to take responsibility for their actions and blame the army for their own incompetence? Is this not hypocrisy?

Predicting the future of Ukraine Russia war

Sergei Lavrov, the foreign minister, spoke of releasing Ukraine from despotism, while Sergei Naryshkin, the head of foreign intelligence, claimed that "Russia's destiny and its future place in the world are at stake."

Globalization: A false fiasco?

Globalization is often considered a fruitful way of rendering the trade affairs and policies amongst the States. This is true in the case of the developed countries but is in no way different than misery for those struggling to get to the ladder of development.

Double standards haunt the West in dealings with Turkey and the Middle East

HDP leader Selahattin Demirtas, one of the most high-profile of thousands of politicians, journalists, academics, judges, and civil servants jailed in Turkey in recent years, faces more than 100 mostly terrorism-related charges.

The Oligarchy State Pretending Democracy -Lt Gen (Retd) Tariq Khan

Pakistan will continue to limp on, stumbling from day to day, living off the largesse of others to survive. There will be some rallies where people will assemble to insult one another, talk shows stating the obvious with people repeating themselves.

Who will get the weapons that Ukraine receives via lend-lease?

A heavy machinegun or a shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missile system is the dream of any terrorist. Now every airliner taking off or landing is at risk, just as military transports stationed at bases in NATO countries.

Why India is not mature enough to join UNSC permanently?

India through its group at the UN G-4, comprising Brazil, India, Germany, and Japan was lobbying for expansion in the UN's most powerful body Security Council. G-4 members support each other’s bids for permanent seats at UNSC.