Publications
Here are some of our recent OP-Eds
Reprieve and mercy
The violent tremors of the coronavirus pandemic have been felt across the developing world, and despite the comparative success of some developing countries in managing the immunological fallout of COVID-19, the economic burden placed […]
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IMF: Austerity & Security
The 1970s witnessed a plethora of economic challenges such as high inflation, high unemployment, rising oil prices caused by the Arab embargo, declining profitability of businesses, and productivity of workers, etc. These crises culminated […]
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The US & Russia ‘Wreaked Havoc’ In Afghanistan & It Is Time For An Official Apology
Imagine Afghanistan. What do you see? Do you visualize poverty, refugees, drugs, suppressed voices, oppressed women, and structural violence? Surely, Afghanistan tells a tale of destruction, terror, fear, and misery. Today, the blueprints of disaster, inflicted since the […]
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The Diaspora Fetish
It has been a longstanding observation that the Pakistani diaspora is a vital national asset and a core ingredient of the country’s potential for prosperity. After all, they wield deep pools of “capital” in […]
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Trilateral Arms Control Initiative between US, Russia and China
Since the Cold War and disintegration of Soviet Union, various nuclear arms control agreements have remained an important component of the bilateral relationship between the United States (US) and Russia. In fact, these have […]
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How Has Globalisation fared in the Days of the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Thomas Friedman commented, ‘there can be different brands of free-market vanilla, but, in the end, if you want higher standards of living in a world without walls, the free market is the only ideological […]
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India’s Acquisition of Rafale Fighter Jets: Does Pakistan Need to Panic?
The first batch of 5 Rafale jets landed at the Ambala airbase in India on 29th July, 2020. The induction of these fourth-generation jets has been hailed widely in India and the notion prevails that […]
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While FATF sleeps
The world was yet again left aghast by the scale of global money laundering when the recent FinCEN leaks were brought to public attention. The litany of files, assiduously studied and revealed by the […]
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پاکستان کی کورونا وائرس کے خلاف کامیابی کی اہم وجوہات
جب 2020 کے آغاز میں کورونا وائرس (کووِڈ- 19) کی تیزی سے دنیا بھر میں پھیلنے کی خبر پہنچی تھی تو اس وقت پاکستان ایک معاشی بحران سے گزر رہا تھا اور قومی طبی […]
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Iran joining the BRI: An Opportunity for Pakistan
China, through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is on course to reset the state’s bilateral ties. The most recent example is the news of Iran joining the BRI under an economic/security agreement worth […]
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Impacts of Indian and Russian Coziness over US and Indian Defense Relations: The Case of S-400
In a multipolar world, the significance of alliances to counter adversaries remains at the forefront of strategic planning. Alliances provide a comparative advantage and added strength against the adversary. Despite the commitment and value, […]
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A Tale of Two Lockdowns
The Modi government is culpable for two separate lockdowns over the past two years, one in the occupied territory of Kashmir and one on the Indian mainland. Hardly six months apart, both lockdowns have […]
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Pakistan’s Narrative
Pakistan was created as a result of a long and gruelling politico-legal battle by the Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah and his able associates. The Quaid wanted to stay within united India, provided the political […]
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Pakistan’s early victories against coronavirus
As with all countries, the coronavirus pandemic has been a foremost concern for governments and societies seeking to strike a balance between preserving both lives and livelihoods. Although many countries continue to suffer exacting […]
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The emerging threat of Indian cyber warfare against Pakistan
Technology, though essentially an element of national power has also become a pivotal national security risk for the nation statesin recent decades. The growing reliance of states on cyberspace and digital networks has revolutionized […]
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Balance Between Economic Growth & Environmental Protection in CPEC
China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has brought with it some environmental concerns. The trillion-dollar project encompassing `six continents is designed to accelerate economic growth by focusing on infrastructure developments, economic/industrial zones, road […]
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Why the S 400 would not serve India’s purpose?
The Indian military is on a spree of sophisticated defence procurements from around the world. It has manifested active engagement in defence alliances to buttress its military force posture. Indian military modernization, however, suffers […]
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US-China Tensions: Pacific Deterrence Initiative and Alliances
The US-China tensions have escalated to their worst since the pandemic. The strategic and geopolitical frictions especially in the Indo-Pacific region are witnessing an ascending trajectory. The Chinese influence in South China Sea looms […]
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Between A Rock And A Hard Place
Act 1 (February 2019): India undertakes ‘non-military’ surgical strikes across the international boundary. The failure of the attack and the ensuing successful Pakistan Air Force counter strike forces the Indian Prime Minister to remark […]
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The Abettors of Rage
Over the past few years, the global public has articulated an increasing concern about the influence that social media platforms might exert on a society when co-opted by vested political interests. More specifically, there […]
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India’s Military Modernization: A Risk to Strategic Equilibrium
In a bid to ascend the world stage, India is swiftly modernizing her military and upgrading the defense inventory. The recent induction of "Rafale", French origin fighter in the Indian Air Force (IAF) and […]
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365 Days of Curfew
Last week thousands of people protested in Berlin against coronavirus restrictions–mandatory masks, social distancing and limited gatherings. Many in the affluent western European state regard the curbs imposed to contain the spread of the […]
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The Lasting Relevance of the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Case of Syria
A history of conventions, agreements, and treaties runs throughout human civilisation. The 19th and 20th Centuries witnessed a rise in such conventions, thereby paving the way to cap burgeoning conflicts globally. Yet, despite such […]
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Rafale induction and South Asian strategic stability
Ever since attaining independence in 1947, India has remained a cause of disturbance and conflict in the region, and the most distrusted country by its neighbours. It started with deceitfully moving troops into the […]
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