The writer is a political, economy and security analyst and a governance and public policy practitioner: He can be contacted at razapkhan@yahoo.com
Why democracy has failed to flourish in Pakistan?
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Iranian nuclear deal will have a salubrious impact on the overall security and political-economy of Mideast and Af-Pak region
The persecution of Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt must have sent across a strong message to the radical Muslim outfit -- that they cannot attain...
Weak, illegitimate and unpopular regimes across Muslim lands cause radical and terrorist groups to emerge and thrive
10-feet deep and eight-feet wide trench along the Durand Line is crucial to counter an existential threat to the very survival of the state and its...
Without giving FATA a clear constitutional and political status, it would be impossible to prevent the return of militants and terrorists in the...
The present chaos in the Mideast is the outcome of Western and US policies that stunted the growth of open, liberal and moderate societies in the...
Ukraine is being used as a pawn by the US and its western allies and Russia in a dangerous strategic competition
Al-Qaeda poses a huge security challenge for both India and Pakistan, will they fight it together?
