Pakistan’s proximity to Afghanistan heightens drug production and trafficking risks, posing severe challenges, especially for the youth.
Key Areas Where BJP Lost Its Majority to I.N.D.I.A.
Modi hails BJP’s win, while I.N.D.I.A. secures 232 seats in a tight race. Let’s explore key areas where BJP lost.
Pakistan’s Repatriation Initiative
Pakistan’s repatriation initiative sparks debate with Afghanistan, revealing deeper motives for security and stability.
The World Afflux
Post-9/11, the world changed drastically with the rise of surveillance states, evolving power dynamics, and ongoing conflicts in Muslim-majority nations. Explore the lasting impact and challenges for nations like the United States, China, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan in the complex geopolitical landscape.
India at G20: Is the Glitter Just Surface Deep?
As India prepares to take the spotlight at the G20 Summit, it\’s essential to question whether this glittering opportunity signifies a genuine commitment to address pressing concerns or if it merely serves as a facade. The issues of rising inflation, extremism, Islamophobia, and the Kashmir situation cast a shadow on India\’s international image.
Varying Regional Penchants
The world is again at the cusp of big powers tussle as China has become a potential contender to the United States due to its economic rise at an unexpected pace.
Shared Destiny: Pak-Afghan Economic Connectivity
Pak-Afghan economic connectivity is just one piece of the broader puzzle of regional integration and connectivity, which in turn is dependent on peace in both countries. Ultimately, tapping their as yet unexplored economic potential can lead to a shared prosperous destiny and future.
Japan’s Defence Overhaul: From Pacifist to Militarist
The region has been agitated by Japan\’s intention to double its defence spending by 2027. The \”major shift\” in Japanese security policies has been extensively debated, including how and why Japan is giving up its \”pacifist\” roots and choosing militarization.
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Climate Crisis and Floods: Natural Disaster or Own Folies?
Despite the attention the world is now giving to the catastrophic floods in Pakistan, the question of responsibility and early prevention is still not ruled out. Lack of preventive strategies at home and indifference of the global powers to climate change remain the leading factors that brought on this havoc on vulnerable populations.
Bollywood: India’s Propaganda Tool
In Modi\’s India, the religious extremists and ultra-nationalists are using the media as a tool of propaganda to justify their unjustifiable atrocities and violence against Muslims and other minorities in India.