The Hegemon’s Gavel
International law was never truly independent. Once the guarantor of the system breaks the rules, the law becomes a tool for power, not principle.
Pakistan–Bangladesh Rapprochement: Promise of New Maritime Corridor
Pakistan and Bangladesh explore a shared maritime corridor to boost trade, rebuild trust, and shape South Asia’s economic future
Militancy, Borderization, and the Politics of a Frontier
The Durand Line’s transformation from a porous frontier to a fenced border is altering militant strategies, funding, and regional security. Jihadist networks like TTP and IS-K are adapting to these changes while local populations face social and economic pressures.
When Power Blinked: Civil–Military Relations in Zardari’s Era
Midnight Islamabad is when Pakistan civil–military relations and legitimacy vacuum watches, and governments fall until survival wins.