A New Era, with new Leadership
These truly are remarkable times in Pakistan, marked by an unprecedented alignment of leadership in all three pillars of the state, with each being...
Confusion and uncertainty shape debate about US Gulf policy
Debates about the US commitment to Gulf security are skewed by confusion, miscommunication, and contradictory policies.
The skewing has fuelled uncertainty about US policy as...
Pakistan at cross road of IMEEC and BRI
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) is a proposed trade and investment initiative designed to connect India, the Middle East, and Europe. This corridor...
Terrorism from Afghan Soil
In a recent national TV interview, Pakistan's Prime Minister showcased a remarkable blend of clarity and professionalism while addressing a host of critical issues...
Gulf sports diplomacy could enter choppy waters
Storm clouds may be gathering, potentially casting a shadow over Saudi Arabia's shock-and-awe sports buying spree and complicating the geopolitical and geoeconomic sports strategies of the...
The Indonesian presidential election produces an unexpected twist
An unexpected twist in the run-up to next year’s Indonesian presidential election puts Centrist Democratic International (CDI), the world’s largest alliance of conservative political...
India’s G20 Presidency: Challenges, Opportunities
The world's gaze is fixed on New Delhi as leaders from the Group of 20 (G20) nations convene for a historic summit marking the...
Pakistan’s Economic Dilemma: Smuggling and Solutions
In an unprecedented move, Pakistan's Army Chief recently took the lead in addressing the nation's pressing economic challenges. The meetings with Karachi and Lahore's...
Arab Winter? What Arab Winter?
Protesters in Syria, Bahrain, Libya, Iran, and Israel are dashing autocratic and authoritarian hopes of a prolonged winter.
In response, Arab autocrats are scrambling to...
Choosing Darkness over Electricity
The nation is on the edge of turmoil. Unlike those who were part of the disgraceful events on May 9th and come from wealthy...
