Geography is reclaiming its role in global politics. From CPEC to the Strait of Hormuz, strategic location now defines power, security, and economic influence.
This commentary critiques Brahma Chellaney’s “nuclear Islamism” narrative, arguing that grouping Pakistan and Iran ignores critical legal and strategic realities. It highlights the disparity in non-proliferation enforcement, specifically contrasting the treatment of NPT signatories with the strategic exceptions granted to India. By deconstructing ideological framing, the text advocates for a foreign policy analysis rooted in treaty architecture rather than religious identity.
Allama Iqbal’s vision was never of a static territory but of a dynamic, evolving spirit. Often described as the Musawwir-e-Pakistan (The Painter of Pakistan), Iqbal
The evolution of Pakistan’s foreign policy from Cold War conduit to contemporary regional mediator, emphasizing its role in facilitating dialogue between antagonistic global powers.
An analytical post-mortem on the weaponization of corporate identity and the validation of Jinnah’s Two-Nation Theory in the modern Indian retail landscape.
Hydro-Diplomacy Under Siege: The Legal Fragility of India’s Treaty Abeyance The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has long been cited as one of the world’s most
Pakistan faces a growing water crisis despite vast natural resources. Exploring the Indus Basin, energy potential, and urgent reforms for sustainable growth.
A critical analysis of India’s 2025 defence reforms, examining military modernisation, rising defence spending, indigenous production challenges, and structural limitations in achieving operational effectiveness in South Asia.
Dive into an analytical perspective of the 2026 Islamabad Talks between the US and Iran. Despite a deadlock, discover why Pakistan’s historic mediation is a major geopolitical victory that averted a global crisis.
Pakistan’s transport sector faces a dual crisis as soaring fuel prices and subsidized public transport squeeze private operators. This op-ed explores the economic fallout.