Book Review: The Silk Roads
The rise of China at breakneck speed and the growing influence of Russia in the International Political arena after its invasion of Ukraine, are some of the things which Frankopan had already predicted in The Silk Roads: A New History of the World.
International Women’s Day & Realities of women in Pakistan
This International Women’s Day, let’s have a closer look at the lives of Pakistani women. Pakistan’s society is unique and hence the challenges and opportunities women in Pakistan have are different from women anywhere else in the world.
Is the United States Pivoting to Eurasia?
![Sherman from United States met with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Qureshi in Islamabad [Image by Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs via AP].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AP21281255820748.webp)
US Deputy Secretary of State visit to South Asia, particularly regarding Afghanistan, marks a shift towards civilian diplomatic engagement.
24th April 1929 – The First Non-Stop Flight to British India
Flight Lt. Norman H. Jenkins made the first nonstop UK-British Raj flight in 1929, covering 4,130 miles in 50 hours.