The Presidency and the Politics of Global Intervention
Power has always tested the character of those who possess it. When authority falls into the hands of an individual, the desires rooted deep within human nature often…
The Public Purview
Opinion
Our armed forces respect public opinion
By Raja Nusrat Ali May 9, 2023, was such an event in Pakistan’s history that the military leadership could have immediately imposed a state…
Germany Refuses to Join War Against Iran: A Diplomatic Signal in a Tense Middle East
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East and growing speculation about a possible large-scale conflict involving Iran Germany has issued a clear and significant…
War Without Borders
The world trembles beneath a sky heavy with fire. Borders dissolve in the smoke of missiles. Nations, once sovereign, now lie entangled in a…
The Honest Taxi Driver
What all is involved in a taxi drivers life; physical labour and not much exercise for the grey matter. One such driver was Anwar.…
In-Camera Shadows and Dawn’s Call: Forging Consensus Amid the Storm
In the hush of shadowed chambers, where secrets of state unfold like fragile scrolls, Pakistan stands at the edge of tempests both near and…
The 21st Century: War or Peace
Perhaps America, intoxicated by its blind power, was unaware of the background; a rival always exacts revenge, provided they are wise and fully understand…
Defense First or Economy First? Strategic Lessons for Iran’s Issue
Pakistan’s grief over developments in Iran, particularly the reported martyrdom of Seyyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei, is portrayed as both an emotional moment and a…
Crumbled Foundations: The Day Iran’s Deterrence Evaporated
By: Qadir Khan Yousufzai Let’s look at the fallout of late February 2026. The Middle Eastern geopolitical map was practically rewritten overnight. When that…
When Embraces Become Signals: Faith, Frontiers, and the Resolve of a Nation
When leaders embrace before cameras, history does not record the warmth of their handshake — it records the timing. The visible warmth between Narendra…
BEYOND THE HORMUZ: PAKISTAN’S PORTS AS REGION’S NEW ECONOMIC CENTER OF GRAVITY
By Kamran Hashmi Every crisis has an opportunity, with Hormuz blocked by Iran, Pakistani ports, especially Gwadar, provide an alternate as transshipment ports for…
Beyond Borders: Why Pakistani Youth Seek Opportunities Abroad
Every year, thousands of bright Pakistani students celebrate their degrees with hopes of a successful future. However, not long after their graduation, many of…
Israel-America Nexus and Dream of Regime Change in Iran
By Dr. Faheem “The inception of the new year witnesses that history repeats itself. However, the interests, trends, and tools transform with the passage…
Strategic Designs and the Uncertain Future of the Gulf
The Middle East today stands engulfed in a climate of extraordinary tension, where political calculation and military preparedness coexist uneasily with fear, suspicion, and…
RESCUE ON THE SEA
By: Zeenat Iqbal Hussain Very little has been written about the ancient coastal people of Lyari – the irrepressible Makranis – who take their…
Pakistan’s Strategic Matrix: 2026 Crisis
By Qadir Khan Yousufzai Flames are practically licking the borders of the Middle East and South Asia right now. Look at late February 2026:…
UNSC Endorsement that Bolstered Pak Army’s Operation Ghazab-lil-Haqq
The thirty-seventh report of the United Nations Security Council’s Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, released on 4 February, presents a stark assessment of…