OPINION
Political philosophy of Imran Khan
Khan's politics represents the general crisis of Pakistan's failing economy and chaotic politics. They mark of the birth of the preconditions that are necessary to bring about fundamental change in the social order of a given society. This situation can very easily escalate and develop into a bloody conflict between the state and its people.
Of smokes and mirror: Pakistan's flawed Afghan ambitions
On the other, the Taliban's almost uncontested return to power has upset the delicate balance between the nation-states in this part of the world. Today, each of the eight South Asian countries is grappling with challenges that the ascent of the Taliban has thrown its way.
Chinese contribution to the Sri Lankan financial crisis - Exploring hidden debts & the way forward
A severe shortage of foreign currency has left common Sri Lankans desperate for essentials like fuel, while food shortages, rising inflation and long power cuts have added to their misery. As a result, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared an emergency on May 5, after sustained protests by citizens and students.
Why Belgium's elections will be a test for European values?
European nations share an intrinsic but unexpressed cultural identity based on Christianity. This identity made the Renaissance possible, with freedom of thought leading to an unimagined creativity, which gave birth to the 'modern' world with every aspect of life progressing towards better standards of living.
No OPEC Or A New OPEC?
A US Senate committee on May 5 passed a bill, which could expose the OPEC member states to lawsuits for collusion on boosting crude oil prices internationally besides controlling the production levels by them. The latest bill was moved by senators, Republican Chuck Grassley and Democrat Amy Klobuchar, and was passed 17-4 by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
India's thrust at the global stage
That India's foreign policy -- again a product of the nation's security and economic concerns and hence a strategic instrument -- has remained consistent through these turbulent times, speaks volumes of the wisdom of following bilateral relations that were mutually beneficial and consistent with world peace, the line of 'positive' non-alignment that the largest democracy of the world is able to put forth before the world and above all the rare political will that a strong leader like PM Modi.
US announces new sanctions, G7 to phase out Russian oil imports
The announcement followed an agreement between G-7 countries to further "ratchet up" costs on Russia by collectively taking further measures. A White House fact-sheet stated that sanctions in place "are already exacting an immense toll on Russia's economy and our export controls have strangled Russia's access to critical technology and the supply chains it needs to sustain its military ambitions".
Delimitation Commission loses an opportunity to counter Pakistan
India has declared the entire J&K, including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Shaksgam Valley, and Aksai Chin as an integral part of the country. The J&K Constitution, enacted in 1956, had earmarked 24 seats in the Legislative Assembly for PoK. These were left vacant and not contested during state elections.
Pakistan's political power tussles take centre stage
Khan claims that he will never accept the presence of the Shahbaz Sharif government, terming it as an imported one, brought into power through an international conspiracy. Khan launched his public engagement and anti-government protest from his hometown Mianwali in Punjab province, slamming the current government for being a slave to what he called foreign masters.
UNSC agrees first time on statement on Ukraine, but it's toothless
Without mentioning names, the simple statement that can be described as toothless said on Friday: "The Security Council expresses deep concern regarding the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine. The Security Council recalls that all Member States have undertaken, under the Charter of the United Nations, the obligation to settle their international disputes by peaceful means."
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