From Trump to Putin | Editorial
Prime Minister Imran Khan has a loaded agenda. On July 22, US President Donald Trump has invited him for a …Read More
Strengthening regional security By Malik Muhmmad Ashraf
Building strong ties with the Muslim World has been the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy, particularly with the countries in …Read More
Problems with the economy By M A NIAZ
The problems with the economy are not showing signs of going away, despite the optimistic pronouncements of government officials, and …Read More
The US visit and the Afghan irritant By DR AHMAD RASHID MALIK
A change has been expected between Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and US President Donald Trump when they will meet …Read More
Trump-Imran summit By Kamran Yousaf
It is official now that Prime Minister Imran Khan will meet US President Donald Trump on July 22 at the …Read More
Afghanistan — the nature of peace we are likely to see By Maj Gen (retd) Inam Ul Haque
Most contemporary analysis on the Afghan issue misses socio-anthropological approach to the genesis and possible solution(s) of the situation per …Read More
Pakistan’s foreign policy wins By Nabeel Qadeer
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi. PHOTO: AFP/FILEThe writer is the CEO of InfinIT Labs & Project Chair for UNCTAD — …Read More
The economic case for reform of the judicial system By Femi Ogunlende
The issue of reform of the legal and judicial systems is seemingly a perennial topic for local and international NGOs …Read More
Demographic explosion | Editorial
The rich get richer and the poor get — children, writes F Scott Fitzgerald in his novel The Great Gatsby. …Read More
Persian Gulf: Terrifying tension – Zafar Nawaz Jaspal by Zafar Nawaz Jaspal
The Persian Gulf region seems to be heading towards a volatile situation. The war clouds are looming despite President Donald …Read More
Pakistan and US: Partners in new economic geography By Haroon Sharif
After successful engagements with the neighboring Arabian Gulf countries, Prime Minister Imran Khan’s expected meeting with President Donald Trump is …Read More
Trump is finished with the Afghan war By M K Bhadrakumar
There could be several ways of interpreting the US State Department’s decision on Tuesday to designate the Baloch Liberation Army …Read More
What Istanbul’s New Mayoral Elections Mean for Turkey’s Future By Nate Schenkkan
On June 23, Istanbul will hold new mayoral elections. The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) lost the original election …Read More
The Last War—and the Next |Learning the Wrong Lessons From Iraq By Jon Finer
Earlier this year, the U.S. Army published two volumes that amount to the most comprehensive official history of the Iraq …Read More
Globalization’s Wrong Turn | And How It Hurt America By Dani Rodrik
Globalization is in trouble. A populist backlash, personified by U.S. President Donald Trump, is in full swing. A simmering trade …Read More
Trump’s Trade War Is the Wrong Way to Compete With China By Tom Donilon
The rivalry between the United States and China is here to stay. But the Trump administration is bringing the wrong …Read More
The U.S. and Iran Are Marching Toward War By Afshon Ostovar
With each passing day, the United States and Iran draw each other deeper into conflict. So far, they have stopped …Read More
Why Donald Trump Will Push Iran Into a War By Paul R. Pillar
The statement by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on the latest incident involving tankers in the Gulf of Oman is …Read More


