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The End of an Era: Peace with the Taliban?
The tentative agreement between the Taliban and the United States shows that the neoconservative currents which…
Is There an End in Sight for the Afghan Conflict?
An analysis of the origins of the Afghan insurgency, the current situation, the external influences in the war and…
The Implications of Labelling the Rohingya Crisis as…
Ethnic cleansing and genocide are often, incorrectly, used interchangeably in political dialogue. Although many may…
Proxy Crisis? India and China Compete in Sri Lanka
When the dust kicked up by this constitutional crisis settles, the new government will likely have capitalized on…
The Art of Pakistan’s Superpower Financial Finesse
Pakistan has always been an enigma in international politics. The country has historically leveraged its…
I Went to Rakhine State and This is What I Learned
"I went to Rakhine State" is not a phrase that you commonly hear anymore. In fact, as of August 25, 2017 foreign…
The Last Sand
As the scarcity of Earth's natural resources worsens with increased consumption, the focus usually falls on natural…
Understanding Asia Bibi’s Trial and…
Pakistan's treatment of minorities has long been the subject of international scrutiny. The evolution of the…
Democracy, Blasphemy and the Struggles of Being…
If Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet in 1947, they wouldn’t be Italian, they’d be Indian and Pakistani. Sadly, my…
Is Bangladesh’s Deepening Political Crisis Sinking…
The hard-earned, sweet taste of independence Bangladesh gained less than 50 years ago is already being overpowered…
Debt and the IMF: Pakistan’s Economic Conundrum
On October 9th, Finance Minister Asad Umar announced that Pakistan would negotiate with the International Monetary…
Spot Fixing the Pakistani Election
Twenty six years ago, Imran Khan captained Pakistan to its first ever World Cup championship after narrowly beating…