The Indian National Interest Review
There are compelling reasons for Pakistan to participate in Saudi Arabia’s campaign in Yemen. Yemen is in the throes of yet another iteration of violence and instability. Since 2004, the… Continue reading "Riyalpolitik – Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Pakistan"
An important signifier of a liberal democracy is its power to introspect and retain its identity, especially when its politics shifts. A government in a liberal democracy that comes into… Continue reading "The Turkish conundrum"
While liberal democracy may be the least imperfect system yet known to man, it is not very clear whether mankind will pursue this desirable destination without long and costly detours.… Continue reading "No end to history?"
The movement of IDPs and potential militants into Balochistan will prove to be disastrous for the province with serious implications for regional security. On June 15th, 2014, the Pakistani Armed… Continue reading "Impact Balochistan"
The New Middle East is a wonderful book for someone who wants to understand the larger picture of the Arab Uprisings but leaves those who want further explication, dissatisfied. When the… Continue reading "The spring of discontent"
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Tunisia, Egypt and the power of social media
Despots might be out, but the ruling establishment is still in
Erdogen in Pakistan In his October 18 column, Hamid Mir contrasts Turkey’s Prime Minister, Recep Erdogan, with Pakistan’s own leaders. Unlike many Pakistani leaders, Mr. Erdogan, the writer says, wasn’t… Continue reading "Alif"
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