Category: Politics & Policy

SCO Summit in Pakistan
14
اکتوبر
2024
Posted in Politics & Policy South Asia

The SCO Summit in Pakistan: Opportunity or Challenge?

The upcoming SCO Summit presents Pakistan with a crucial opportunity to enhance its global standing, but also significant challenges. Missteps in handling political instability or countering India’s narrative could backfire. To seize this moment, Pakistan must skillfully manage relations with key players like China, Iran, and Russia while diplomatically addressing India’s criticisms. A well-crafted, strategic approach is essential to turning these challenges into long-term foreign policy gains for the country.

China’s Industrial Approach
17
مارچ
2024
Posted in Economy Politics & Policy

             From Factory to Prosperity: Applying China’s Industrial Approach to Enhance Manufacturing in Pakistan

Pakistan’s manufacturing struggles with inefficiency & lack of innovation. Inspired by China’s Industrial Approach, the article explores solutions like import substitution & state support to revive the sector.

Erdogan’s Empire: Turkey and the Politics of the Middle East
21
جنوری
2024
Posted in Book Review Middle East and North Africa Politics & Policy

Book Review "Erdogan’s Empire: Turkey and the Politics of the Middle East”

The book review on Soner Cagaptay’s third installation on modern Turkey titled, “Erdogan’s Empire: Turkey and the Politics of the Middle East”. It is about how Turkey is navigating domestically and internationally under the government of Erdogan within the complex geopolitical context.

10
دسمبر
2023
Posted in Politics & Policy South Asia

 Pakistan-India Faceoff during 2023 SCO Summit: Diplomatic Point Scoring by India

The article delves into the recent SCO summit, spotlighting the persisting India-Pakistan dispute on terrorism. It critiques India’s perceived bias and urges global collaboration to tackle terrorism and resolve regional issues, notably in Kashmir.

Maldives Elections
11
نومبر
2023
Posted in Asia-Pacific Politics & Policy

 Maldives Presidential Elections: A setback for Indian Regional Aspirations

Muizzu’s Maldives presidential victory, centered on removing Indian troops, suggests a foreign policy shift favoring China, challenging India’s regional influence. This geopolitical change has wider consequences, impacting India’s security role and providing China an opportunity to enhance its influence in the strategically important Maldives.

Pakistan-Ukraine
03
اکتوبر
2023
Posted in Eurasia Politics & Policy South Asia

Pakistan-Ukraine: A Tragicomic Case Study in 21st Century Imperialism

The article imagines a BBC interview with Volodymyr Zelensky, where pointed questions are asked about Ukraine’s complex situation and its leader’s actions, highlighting potential bias in Western media treatment.

BRICS-Global Governance
29
ستمبر
2023
Posted in Asia-Pacific Politics & Policy

BRICS in 2023: Global Governance in the Changing Geopolitical Landscape

BRICS & G7 differ in goals, wield global influence, show nuanced unity, and hold potential for cooperation and tensions in shaping the world order.

Mob Politics in Pakistan
13
ستمبر
2023
Posted in Politics & Policy Society South Asia

Pakistan’s Ominous Shift: Analysing the Rise of Mob Politics and Human Rights Violations

Pakistan’s Political climate stands at a critical juncture, marked by an unsettling rise in mob politics and human rights violations.

US-China Relations: Competitive Coexistence
31
جولائی
2023
Posted in East Asia Politics & Policy

US-China Relations: Competitive Coexistence

US-China relations navigate competitive coexistence as high-level visits and economic tensions highlight the balance between competition, cooperation, and communication.

Assad’s Homecoming in Arab League- Middle East
31
جولائی
2023
Posted in Middle East and North Africa Politics & Policy

Assad’s Homecoming in Arab League: New Twist in the Middle East

Syria’s surprising re-entry into the Arab League – a result of geopolitical ambitions, refugee crisis, and the epidemic of Captagon drug.