As the newly elected government assumes the reins of power, it is an appropriate moment to review our foreign policy, covering both its making and its execution. Some pointers regarding both these may help the government at this stage. Foreign policy is essentially aimed at promoting the national interest, in contradistinction to all areas of
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by Riaz Khokhar.... The US has not only failed in eliminating terrorism from Afghanistan but also has been unable to eradicate opium production, rid the country of ‘irredeemable corruption’ and inefficiency of Afghan officials. It has also ceded vast swathes of territory, especially in rural areas, to the Taliban, guided arguably by its ‘force protection’
by Afeera Firdous.... In a recent example, as of July 1, 2018, a fake information-induced mob lynching has claimed 23 lives in 18 such reported incidents Social media’s role in a common person’s life has blurred the online-offline divide. Online activity has a huge potential to improve the quality and quantity of communication across the
by Amna Tauhidi.... The rationale for supporting the idea of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as a model of economic integration and regional cooperation comes from the belief that this will lead to the economic development in the entire region. The Central and South Asian region has been labelled the most fragile region in the
by Riaz Khokhar.... By the calculus of madman theory of diplomacy, Donald Trump thinks he can use the tactics of diplomatic compellence to pressurize the opponents into adopting a behaviour that suits the U.S. interests. Let alone the U.S.’ vaunted opponents (North Korea and Iran), its trans-Atlantic partners in Europe are not expressing any pliancy
by Amna Tauhidi.... The end of Cold War witnessed a tectonic shift in world affairs: a transition from bipolar world to a unipolar one. The fall of the Soviet Union ensured the US status of sole-superpower. Till date, the US has ensured to withhold its status as a global power in this evolving multi-polar world.
by Muhammad Umar.... Twenty years ago today, Pakistan made the difficult decision to overtly go nuclear by detonating five nuclear devices as a direct response to Indian nuclear aggression. This was an unparalleled scientific and strategic achievement. We celebrate this day today as the National Science Day or as Youm-e-Takbeer, the day of greatness. The
by Dr. Naeem Salik.... India demonstrated its nuclear prowess, for the first time, in May 1974, though it chose to call that nuclear explosive test a ‘Peaceful Nuclear Explosion’ (PNE). This characterization served to alleviate international pressure and sanctions, and provided a convenient smoke screen for the global powers to react mildly to this development.
by Riaz Khokhar.... For most of its history after independence, India has been seen as a liberal, tolerant and peaceful state for people of all religions and ethnicities. Indian civilisation is famous for assimilating various cultures and remaining peacefully coexistent. However, the Hindu nationalist political force, BJP, and its ideological wing, RSS, have adopted such
by Syed Sadam Hussain Shah.... There is nothing permanent in the arena of global politics. Few developments could illustrate that better than the US withdrawal of the Iran deal. On 8th of May, President Trump torpedoed the Iran deal. This aggressive bid is a mixed blessing. It will help Trump win popular support from right-wingers.
