The writer holds a PhD from Massey University, New Zealand and was a Humboldt fellow at the German Development Institute at Bonn. He teaches at the University of Malakand.
This photograph shows Russia's President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan pose for a photo with heads of...
We are living in an era of ‘corridorization’, ‘economic corridor’ being the new buzzword. The proponents of these ‘corridors’ claim that...
In recent times, hardly has any other strategy or initiative gained any such global limelight than Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road...
The recent tragedy of the migrant boat in the Mediterranean Sea is a grim reminder of the prevailing hopelessness in the countries of origin of...
One major geographic characteristic of Central Asian countries is their landlockedness. Being a landlocked economy creates challenges in all spheres...
China definitely deserves kudos for what it has accomplished regarding the Middle East in a world plagued by war after war.At the same time, what...
Due to its growing role in the Middle East, China is emerging as “an economic heavyweight…a diplomatic lightweight and…a military...
The great and ever-relevant Shakespeare has aptly stated: “When sorrows come, they come not single spies, but in battalions” . What this means...
Amidst most of the gloom shrouding the prospects of the country’s economic landscape , perhaps the only sanguine news of late came regarding the...
In Pakistan, there are about 23 million children that are out of school, and 22 million children are enrolled in low-quality government schools.The...
The frequency and intensity of natural disasters has alarmingly increased in recent years, predominantly due to climate change. Both developed and...
In its National Security Strategy released by the White House on October 12, the Biden administration asserts: “The PRC is the only competitor...
The writer holds a PhD from Massey University, New Zealand. He teaches at the University of Malakand.We are living in the age of uncertainty. Last...
Here we go again. Monsoon rains, floods, deaths and destruction. Statements from politicians and government officials responsible for prior proper...
I came to Germany in the first week of June, thanks to a research fellowship awarded by Germany’s prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Foundation...
There has been little let up in the US-China tensions, this time on the perennial issue of Taiwan. During a meeting, which lasted nearly an hour,...
Some events have such profound implications and legacy that they leave an indelible mark on history. The Six-Day War fought June 5-10 in 1967 is one...
Pakistan has some unique similarities with Turkey, particularly in the context of their bilateral relations with the US. Because of their prized...
Recent news that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reportedly agreed to accept payment in yuan for Saudi oil purchased by Beijing has been received...
The writer holds a PhD from Massey University, New Zealand. He teaches at the University of Malakand.Industrialisation, particularly the development...
Today , the people of Pakistan are observing Kashmir Solidarity Day to show their moral support to the Kashmiri struggle for independence. There is...
The launch of the National Security Policy by the PTI-led regime has generated a healthy debate. Critics have argued that the document lacks an...
“Out, out, brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player/ That struts and frets his hour upon the stage And then is heard no more: it...
“The great challenge to Afghanistan’s future is not the Taliban, or the Pakistani safe havens or even an incipiently hostile Pakistan. The...
It is exceedingly unfortunate that there is an overriding set of assumptions among Afghan officials and common citizens regarding the role of...
“China has its Belt and Road Initiative, and we think that there’s a much more equitable way to provide for the needs of countries around the...
Once again, the Israeli-Palestinian issue is in the spotlight. Israel's insatiable lust for the lands of the poor Palestinians knows no bounds and...
Most state-run universities across the Islamic Republic of Pakistan are plagued by a number of issues including financial crunch, mismanagement,...
Honest and dynamic leadership is critical for the development of any organization or a country. It has been aptly stated that an “organization...
In its pursuit of its anti-China policy, the Trump administration typically turned a blind eye to the unilateral annulment of Article 370, revoking...
US President-elect Biden’s administration will be faced with a number of mounting challenges at home and abroad to restore the buoyancy and lost...
Like multiple foreign policy challenges in countries such as Afghanistan, China nad Russia, another key challenge for the incoming Biden...
The writer holds a PhD from Massey University, New Zealand. He teaches at theUniversity of Malakand.Today is December 9 and today the world observes...
Unlike President Carter, Republican President Reagan believed that communism was a genuine threat. Reagan also blamed his predecessor’s policy of...
For obvious reasons, the US presidential elections receive global attention. However, it is perhaps the first time that these elections are...
The writer holds a PhD from Massey University, New Zealand. He teaches at the University of Malakand.‘Are you ready’?, asked my colleague Mr...
Israel has accomplished two significant diplomatic victories in the Middle East after Bahrain announced its normalisation of ties with the state,...
The writer holds a PhD from Massey University, New Zealand. He teaches at the University of Malakand.Since the launch of the Belt and Road...
In the immediate post-World War II landscape, then US Secretary of State Gen George Marshall elaborated a long and detailed programme for the...
“War is the greatest plague that can afflict humanity; it destroys religion, it destroys states, it destroys families. Any scourge is preferable...
Gone are the days when there used to be at least some modicum of humanity and ethical norms in diplomacy and foreign policy. Breaking from the...
Since the universal agreement to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development unanimously adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015, there have...
We are truly living in a bizarre world. When literally almost everyone has access to the latest mode of communication to convey messages and...
Today, there is a global call for a strike to awaken the conscience of key actors about the imminent dangers of unabated carbon emissions and...
Like numerous policy implications of the so-called war on terror, one particular implication has been to equate the struggle for independence and...
The month of December has always been a time to reflect upon our past, or to be precise, on the collective magnificent follies that we have so...
According to the findings of a study titled ‘Sustainable hydropower in the 21st century’, hydropower development is a global phenomenon. It is...
Chief Justice Saqib Nisar’s appeal for donations and participation in fund-raising events in the UK to build dams and increase the country’s...
Ina recent discussion on the dynamics behind extremism in the country, particularly in the Pashtun belt, a number of factors were enumerated by the...
