75 Years Journey of Independent India: Views from Bangladeshi Perspective
India, which was known as the Indian subcontinent for centuries, was a very rich region in terms of culture, economy and civilizations. For instance,...
China’s approach to the Taliban: A reflection of Realpolitik
First of all, it is necessary to be aware that the Afghan Taliban should not be confused with the Tehrik-Taliban in Pakistan. Literally speaking,...
The Afghan Debacle and Consequences
It just happens. No one plans a debacle. That is until Joe Biden came along. Having announced August 31st as the day when all...
India’s stupendous confusion about Afghanistan
The writer is of the view that India has a confused view off the actual situation in Afghanistan. It needs to revamp its policies...
AfPak takes on a new meaning with the rise of the Taliban
Recent attacks on Kabul’s international airport by the Islamic State’s Afghan affiliate raise multiple questions as well as the spectre of paradigm shifts in...
Security Council urges Taliban to provide safe passage out of Afghanistan
The UN Security Council passed a resolution on Monday that calls for the Taliban to facilitate safe passage for people wanting to leave Afghanistan,...
Defence of Pakistan Day: A moment for Introspection
Every year, the day comes and goes by. This year the Pakistani nation should observe Defence of Pakistan Day (Sept 6) as a day...
Pakistan’s Pyrrhic Victory in Afghanistan: A Response
This piece is a response to Mr. Hussain Haqqani’s article titled “Pakistan’s Pyrrhic Victory in Afghanistan:Islamabad Will Come to Regret Aiding the Taliban’s Resurgence”...
Taliban victory threatens to be a double-edged sword for Pakistan and China
Pakistani efforts to exploit the Taliban victory in Afghanistan threaten to reinforce ultra-conservative inclinations in Pakistan itself, the world’s second-most populous Muslim majority country,...
Afghanistan: The Failure of the Liberal Peace Model
The critics of liberal peace may have another proof that the model, "one size fits all", doesn't work in conflict-prone, failing, fragile or nondemocratic...