Roots of collapse Dr Niaz Murtaza
OUR rulers rarely admit their misrule — denial and hype being their default modes. When they do speak the truth, …
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Desiderata for two nations: what a five-second salute taught us BY Dr Rakhshinda Perveen
It lasted five seconds. A Pakistani Ranger, standing at the Attari-Wagah gate in the last light of a border evening, …
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The Ukraine War Is Still the Test of American Freedom BY Elena Davlikanova, and Thomas F. Remington
Ukraine’s ideals are American ideals, and those ideals need ammunition. This year, the United States of America celebrates the 250th …
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New Provinces, Old Fault Lines by Sajjad Ahmed Rustamani
Pakistan’s debate over new provinces has suddenly moved from occasional political rhetoric to the corridors of power. It is reported …
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Why America Needs the US-Saudi Nuclear Deal By Paul J. Saunders
The US-Saudi nuclear agreement can advance American economic and strategic interests while giving Washington greater leverage over Riyadh’s nuclear ambitions. …
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UN Security Council Reform: Power vs Representation BY M Arham Malik
After the horrors of the Second World War, the United Nations was established in 1945 with the primary objective of …
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Ramifications of US-Iran Conflict by Faisal Shah
The US dished out its latest National Security Strategy in November 2025, in which it was clearly stipulated that the …
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Pakistan’s Youth: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Road to Economic Prosperity BY Dr Muhammad Zahid Raza
According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), approximately 64 per cent of Pakistan’s population is under the age of …
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Pakistan at 79: From Political Cycles to National Direction BY Leila Khan
Every year on August 14, Pakistan turns into a sea of green and white. Flags wave from rooftops, children carry …
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Pakistan’s diplomatic role in Iran-US peace process By Dr Muhammad Khan
PAKISTAN is actively working to restore the Iran-United States peace process following the collapse of a landmark framework agreement that …
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From independence to responsibility By Abdul Basit Khan
As Pakistan approaches another Independence Day, the familiar celebrations will once again fill our streets with flags, lights, national songs …
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How the Mecca Pact Shifts the Middle East’s Military Balance By Mark Kimmitt
The combination of Turkish industry, Saudi wealth, and Pakistani military know-how could create a formidable new defense industrial base. On …
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Ramifications of US-Iran Conflict BY Rear Admiral (retd) Faisal Shah
The US dished out its latest National Security Strategy in November 2025, in which it was clearly stipulated that the …
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What the US Navy Can Learn from Iran By Christopher A. Preble, and Marie-Louise Westermann
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz underscores the need for US strategists to reframe what it means to exercise …
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Beyond The American Umbrella: A New Strategic Triangle Takes Shape by Raza Rumi
The Saudi Arabia-Türkiye-Pakistan defence pact is a watershed in regional security because it brings together three major Muslim states with …
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The Ticking Clock on the Strait of Hormuz By Thomas Wright
Back in June, at the closing press conference for the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, Donald Trump explained why he had …
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America’s 10-Year Rule Just Ended By Christopher Carroll
The Iran war has run a live audit of the American arsenal. The example of Interwar Britain shows how little …
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Quetta mine tragedy – a warning for Pakistan By Syed Mohammad Ali
Barely a week after the recovery of the final bodies from the Sorange coal mine near Quetta, Pakistan's latest mining …
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