Tag: afghanistan

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Selective Morality and Outrage of the Western World

The invasion of Ukraine caused massive outrage in the Western world and the media. But why do we miss to see such condemnation and outrage on the severe and unjust wars where the West, itself, is an aggressor?

Silk Route Reconnect – Pakistan and Uzbekistan Bringing Two Regions Together

Pak-Uzbek cooperation is setting new directions that hold the promise of ‘Silk Route Reconnect’. Regional connectivity has long been compromised due to instability and war in Afghanistan. With peace returning, bilateral transit trade offers endless opportunities for regional re-connect.

The Times They Are A-Changin’

Russia has invaded Ukraine. The whole world is experiencing the tremors. How is the World Order changing? Where will this current flux lead the world?

South Asia: In the Midst of a European Conflict

The implications of the ongoing crisis are not only limited to Europe. The Russian intervention will produce indispensable ramifications for South Asia as well. As gas and oil prices will face a surge amid the crisis in Europe, this will likely cause a severe recession for South Asian economies and will hamper the manufacturing capacities.

Ukraine Crisis: A Liberal Delusion

Russia’s actions speak for themselves. Ukraine is a flat land buffer zone for Russia which has protected it from Napoleonic France, and Imperial and Nazi Germany. The West has been in a constant liberal delusion while Russia has acted realistically and defensively.

Five Years to Radd-ul-Fasaad – Analyzing Threats and Counter-Threat Measures

Five years after Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad in Pakistan, it remains to be seen how productive counter-extremism efforts have been. At the forefront of narrative and ideological battles, how much has the state of Pakistan been able to achieve?

Rights Violations in India’s Karnataka

Female Muslim students barred from entering their classrooms for wearing a hijab walk outside their college in Udupi, Karnataka, India, violating their basic right.

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban: Are the Tides Changing?

Pakistan wanted an ally on its west border that can oppose India and anti-Pakistan elements. Afghan Taliban being the ideologically driven faction emerged as indirectly favoring Pakistan. Though most of the Taliban are ethnic Pashtun, their ethnicity has never taken over their ideological identity, so in both respects, the Taliban were less detrimental to Pakistan’s security challenges.

The QUAD

“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” ~Albert Einstein

India’s Dilemma in the Indo-Pacific Theater

India with its leverage lost in Afghanistan is reportedly considering reopening its embassy in Kabul. This comes at a time when India is seeking its role in Afghanistan; either through ‘Asia-Pacific’ group – 18th Russia-India-China (RIC) foreign ministers’ meeting, or through United States-led initiatives, such as Quad.