Is Democracy in the “Third World” a Distinct Model?
Democracy, as a system of governance, has been widely studied and practised around the world. However, the application of democracy in what is often...
Opportunities and Challenges for Pakistan in the aftermath of Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan
Afghanistan and Pakistan's relationship remained icy due to different ups and downs, but due to different dynamics like common border, history, language, cultural and...
The Resilient U.S.-Pakistan Relationship: From Cold War Alliances to Modern Partnership
This piece aims to validate the State Department’s statement issued on June 29, 2024, which asserts that “US-Pakistan relationship is stronger than ever.” Pakistan...
Russia and India: Leaders of Multipolar World
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day (July 8–9) official visit to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated the significant depth of their...
Ripple Effects: How US Elections Shape Pakistan’s Future
As the world focuses on the upcoming American presidential elections scheduled for November, following closely on the heels of India's elections, Pakistan grapples with...
India joins race to develop river basin project in Bangladesh
China's interest in a river basin management project in Bangladesh close to a strategically important Indian corridor seems to have raised security concerns in...
The Return of the Taliban: Afghanistan After the Americans Left -Book Review
Hassan Abbas’s book, “The Return of Taliban: Afghanistan: After the Americans Left”, delivers an in-depth analysis of events leading to Taliban’s takeover following the...
Maldives Changing Relationship with India and China
Recently Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu came to India to attend the swearing in ceremony of Prime minister Narendra Modi this comes after withdrawal of...
Pakistan: Mass demonstrations against government’s military policies
Pakistanis have once again taken to the streets. The cause of the current mass protests organized by the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) is the...
The complexities of India’s Neighbourhood first Policy
Every nation desire to have peace and stability in its neighbourhood. It is a pre-requisite for the development of a nation. Being surrounded by...