Questioning Imran Khan’s political legacy
Naveed Ahsan Nadeem writes an open letter to the sitting Prime Minister of Pakistan as an ordinary citizen who has always been his well-wisher, despite past differences over his politics. Despite PM's achievements, people are deeply frustrated with him and there's a tinge of regret.
How missile race is destabilizing South Asia’s strategic environment?
This action-reaction cycle pessimistically impacts the South Asian strategic environment and alarms the probability of deterrence instability between India and Pakistan. And this is where Pakistan needs to focus as a strategic rival. It must keep a sharp eye on BMD developments.
Is Indian cricket team only fit to play IPLs?
How the mighty have fallen. India despite all efforts by Afghanistan has crashed out of the world 20/20 cup. The last few days' scenario kinds of raised the probability of India making a miraculous comeback of sorts riding on Afghan shoulder and sneaking into the semifinal.
How Middle East has become epicentre of Muslim religious ultra-conservatism?
As Middle Eastern states attempt to manage their political and security differences, Muslim-majority countries are regrouping along a fault line that separates proponents of varying concepts of an authoritarian but religiously and socially more tolerant and moderate Islam.
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.