Bajaur’s Tribal Jirga: Between Legitimate Grievances and Legal Limits
Bajaur jirga issues a 70-day ultimatum, mixing genuine demands with controversial calls that risk disrupting legal and constitutional norms.
A Campaign of Terror: BLA Wages a Terror Campaign On Civilians
The Balochistan Liberation Army’s campaign of ethnic violence is a calculated strategy to divide society, hinder the development, and derail peace in the region.
The Illusion of Ascent: Why India’s Global Ambitions Fall Short
India’s global ambitions are undercut by sectarian tensions, limited diplomatic capacity, and deteriorating ties with key regional neighbors.
The Shared Storm: South Asia’s Climate Crisis
As monsoon floods return, South Asia faces a deeper crisis: climate change. Vanishing glaciers, rising seas, and food insecurity threaten the region’s future. Without urgent cooperation, this climate time bomb could trigger widespread instability.
Revolution at Risk: The July Uprising Awaits Its Official Proclamation
Almost a year after Bangladesh’s July Uprising toppled Sheikh Hasina’s regime, the revolution remains without official recognition or a proclamation.
Handing Over Citizens Isn’t Diplomacy
Bilawal Bhutto’s suggestion of extraditing Pakistani citizens as a confidence-building measure with India raises troubling legal and strategic concerns through Diplomacy. With no extradition treaty, a history of Indian double standards on terrorism, and ongoing regional hostilities, Pakistan must not entertain gestures that compromise its sovereignty and legal principles.
Book Review: Shattered Lands by Sam Dalrymple
In Shattered Lands, Sam Dalrymple reimagines modern South Asia through five overlooked partitions, unearthing its forgotten ties to the Arabian Raj.
Outsourcing Blame, Ignoring Reality: Indian Military’s Post-Crisis Strategic Spin
India’s effort to frame Pakistan as a proxy in the May 2025 standoff reflects denial, not strategy. Lt Gen Rahul Singh’s recent remarks fail to acknowledge Pakistan’s calibrated response that exposed critical gaps in India’s military assumptions.
The Jirga That Spoke, and Said Nothing About Terror
A tribal jirga in Mirali demands an end to Pakistan’s military actions against the TTP, yet fails to condemn terrorism, exposing a complex security dilemma. The state’s strategic restraint, tribal politics, and cross-border tensions with Afghanistan all converge in this growing crisis.