The recent rise in the anti-Islamic sentiments, specifically in the West, warrants a close scrutiny of the pattern that is subtly taking shape in which almost every other “terrorist” turns out to be a “Muslim” and is somehow ultimately found to have links with Pakistan. Most investigations are even substantiated […]
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The Regional Dimensions of Security Closer to the Heart of Asia
The recent Heart of Asia Conference-Istanbul Process was an attempt to bridge the existing gap between the Asian partners and the stakeholders with the greater objectivity for the attainment of regional peace and development goals. Together with its 14 members, 17 supporting countries and the 11 regional and international organizations, […]
Kashmir Conflict: A Prolonged, Blood Stained Dispute
There was a jungle, the beauty of which was second to none. Its voluminous vegetation was famous far and wide. Its ice-caped towering mountains were a source of pride for its animals. The cold, sweet water which flowed in its streams and rivers was envied by those who couldn’t benefit […]
East: Under Dark Shadows of West
“Since I could not find any compatibility with her I thought it’s best to smell the coffee early rather than wait till it becomes scalding cold and yes I divorced her, no regrets there. Just bracing my chance for somebody else now.” This avowal was shared in the morning by […]
The Russian Intervention in Syria: The Beginning of a New War
The protests and the unrest of local groups against President Assad’s regime since 2011 have created a frenzied situation where now many militant groups are active to carve out a power house of their own. The regime conducted numerous massive crackdowns to curtail the rebels, but the situation is becoming […]
Resuming the Stalled Peace Process between Taliban & the Afghan Government
The success or failure of any negotiations between two parties mainly depends upon the notion that each side is fully competent and authorized to implement the accords and the decisions amongst its followers. The emergence of headship quandary between the factions of the Afghan Taliban as a result of the […]
India’s Mounting Uranium Stash
The nuclear relations between India and Pakistan have always been a victim of historical enmity as both countries share a history of conflicts and border disputes. In these circumstances, the Indo-U.S nuclear deal has been a topic of hot debate in Pakistan as well as in the international strategic community. […]
Cyber-blackmail: A challenge for Pakistan
While the government is busy in developing a new cyber law, many from Media, internet service providers, NGOs and members of civil society have already termed it contentious. According to them, many clauses of the proposed bill are tantamount to curtailing the freedom of expression and are against article 19 […]
SCO as a dominant regional player and its impacts on Pakistan-India bilateral Relations
The Council of the Heads of States of SCO members has approved the full membership for Pakistan and India in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization after fulfilling certain statutory and legal requirements and hopefully by the year 2016 both Pakistan and India would become permanent members of the Organization. Previously, along […]
India: Parrot accused of bullying
An 85-year-old Indian woman Janabai, claims that her own stepson Suresh has trained the parrot to abuse her, whenever she passes by. After being bullied by the parrot for good enough two years, Janabai goes to the police station to report against the parrot and her stepson. “When the parrot […]