Myths about Afghanistan and the Islamic Emirate
Afghan analysis space is filled with certain myths created particularly by Afghan watchers of Afghan…
Israel’s war of vengeance — the deafening silence
In the previous two columns, a sincere effort was made to highlight the human tragedy…
Enduring Chaos
Mankind’s greed and lust for power have historically justified territorial disputes, civil wars, transnational terrorism,…
A miserable year for Pakistan cricket
Cricket in my formative years, even dreaming of becoming a professional before fate led me…
A Critical Analysis of BJP’s Loosing Grip
In a surprising twist of fate, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) managed to clinch victory…
May 9 Riots: Black Day In Pakistan’s History
Political rivalry and criticism are normal features of a democratic society. However, the manner in…
Populism, PTI, Pakistan and 9th May
European Centre for Populism Studies (ECPS) conducted an online panel discussion titled ‘Mapping Global Populism:…
America’s moral power — indispensability and indiscretion
Sometimes it is hard to say something that has been said by so many people,…
The polarization menace
“Severe polarization makes democracy vulnerable. In healthy democracies, opposing sides are seen as political adversaries…