Pakistani politics risk aggravating problems and heightening regional tension
Self-serving Pakistani politics threaten to aggravate the country’s myriad problems that have strained its relations with the United States and could heighten tension in...
Stop treating the Pakistan army with kid gloves
In recent days, all eyes have been on President Trump’s tweet on January 1, 2018 which sent out an unequivocal message, that it can...
Pakistan, Afghanistan and China Trilateral Dialogue and implications for Pakistan’s Foreign Policy
The very first tweet of 2018 by the USA’s President Donald Trump was related to Pakistan in which he said that ‘The United States...
Extension of CPEC into a Tripartite Partnership or nowhere?
Authors: Hikmatullah& Wang Li
December 26, 2017, when jointly meeting the press with Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani of Afghanistan and Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif...
Nepal’s journey towards resilient foreign policy
There is a huge potential of rapid economic development if Nepal handles its relation with two Asian giants in a proper, pragmatic and prudent...
Witchcraft Allegations: Violence Against Women in the 21st Century
Violence against women is a reality in many countries. In some, it is not only present but also culturally valid and accepted as the...
Kumari- A Tale of the Living Goddess
Kumari, literally translating to a ‘pre-pubescent virgin’, is also the name of the living goddess in Nepal chosen at a very young age. They...
Is secularism dying in India?
Gauri Lankesh was shot to death on September 5, 2017. A consistent critic of Hindutva politics and right-wing Hindu extremism, the journalist-activist edited Gauri...
Bangladesh-Myanmar cooperation: Investment opportunity, climate change, insurgency & Rohingya crisis
A s the communities around the globe is globalizing, it would be disadvantageous for any country not to be proactive in seeking greater...
St Antony’s Church and Katchatheevu
The recent news reported by media about Sri Lanka’s proposal to demolish the century old St. Antony’s church in Katchtheevuhas irritated the Indian ruling...