governance
Non-traditional Security Challenges to Pakistan
The territorial integrity of any sovereign state remains a vital interest for which it can go to war with any adversary. Historically, territorial disputes were the main
December 27, 2021
Opinion Articles
India
Indo-US Strategic Partnership: Impact on Regional Security
The US is preparing India as a lead nation to challenge China’s rise as a regional power with global ambitions. The US understands that India does not
December 22, 2021
Afghanistan
The Endgame
The hasty withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan in August 2021 was seen by some as the endgame to their longest-running “forever war”; a 20-year occupation which
December 22, 2021
USA
Areas of Cooperation between the US and Pakistan
Since the withdrawal of the US/NATO forces from Afghanistan, US-Pakistan relations are standing on the edge of a cliff and at crossroads. Nevertheless, despite the undesired agitation between
December 22, 2021
Climate Change
El Nino and La Nina: Effects on Region and Pakistan
Introduction to El-Nino and La Nina The terms El Nino and La Nina refer to Pacific Ocean weather phenomenon that oscillates temperature back and forth from warm
December 20, 2021
Emerging technologies
Efficacy of Airborne Laser Weapons in Future Warfare
Not so long ago, laser weapons were only an idea depicted in sci-fi movies. While it was exciting to see how high-powered lasers could be used as
December 20, 2021
Society
Cultural Adventurism leads to Societal Confusion
At the outset, let me explain my definition of cultural adventurism and how it is different from cultural invasion. The phenomenon of cultural invasion is as old
December 13, 2021
Afghanistan
Spoilers cannot be Peace Builders
Pakistan has been a major proponent of a peaceful Afghanistan not only in its own interest but also for the larger interest of the region. However, India
December 12, 2021
Economic Affairs & National Development
The Lynch Mob Economy
The tragic lynching of Mr. Priyantha Kumara by an incited mob is a painful episode for Pakistan and Sri Lanka alike, since they enjoy warm fraternal relations
December 10, 2021
Afghanistan
China: A Helping Hand to Afghanistan
Following the fall of Kabul, and departure of the last US cargo planes from Afghanistan, the Taliban celebrated victory and declared complete independence from foreign occupation on 30 August
December 7, 2021
