Neighbour to a superpower
China’s rise has transformed the nature of the Sino-Pak partnership, the writer observes.
Muhammad Amir Rana
Pakistan’s Trump test
It remains to be seen how far the country can maintain its relevance, and whether it will make deliberate strategic moves or continue drifting with the Trumpian wave.
A new Pakistan
Once struggling on the geo-economic front, Islamabad has found renewed space in the geopolitical theatre, not just as a reactive player, but as one redefining its regional and…
Connecting with South Asia
Cultural elements preserve a sense of connection between Pakistan and its South Asian neighbours.
A radical shift in insurgency
The Baloch insurgency has undergone a drastic shift, with the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army playing a key role in reshaping the movement. Meanwhile, security institutions are…
Anthems and perceptions
Disputes over national anthems and flags often reflect deeper political tensions.
Pakistan’s real test ahead is to maintain its relationships with both Iran and Saudi Arabia
The writer says Iran will remain a tough diplomatic, political, and security challenge, as Pakistan grows in dependence on Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states due to evolving…
Pakistan needs to evolve a counter-terrorism strategy that reflects national resolve
The writer says that the state institutions failed to realise that society would not buy the idea of talking to the terrorists.
Pakistan needs a new Afghan policy which should not be based on appeasement or hostility
Most crucial is that bilateral engagement should be done through formal diplomatic, political, and strategic channels.
Pakistan has become the primary focus of Afghan Taliban’s growing anger
Pakistan has not achieved much in return for its support to the Taliban, especially concerning its key interests, such as border security.