Editorial Summary
This article looks into the complexities of counterinsurgency and counterterrorism strategies, using the ongoing insurgencies in Balochistan as a focal point.
The article examines Pakistan’s foreign policy challenges, emphasizing the need for economic stability as the foundation for a robust international strategy. Highlighting internal political instability, economic imbalances, and external diplomatic challenges
The article critically examines Pakistan’s faltering Afghan policy and the consequences of its historical ties with the Afghan Taliban. It highlights how Pakistan’s perception of the Taliban as allies has been challenged by their current role in regional geopolitics.
The article highlights Pakistan’s intensifying security crisis, illustrated by two recent militant attacks. On January 8, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) launched a brazen attack in Khuzdar, targeting government buildings and taking local law enforcement hostage for eight hours without resistance
The article by Donald Blome, the US Ambassador to Pakistan, reflects on redefining US-Pakistan relations. It emphasizes the shift from traditional geopolitical narratives to a partnership rooted in economic, social, and developmental collaboration
Elon Musk’s remarkable evolution from a tech entrepreneur to a significant political figure as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the Trump administration marks an unprecedented alliance of political and economic power.
The article looks deeply into the intriguing phenomenon of value determination, exploring how mundane items like a banana or even a piece of excrement attain astronomical prices due to rarity, artistic innovation,
Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts gained momentum following the tragic 2014 Army Public School attack, marking a pivotal moment in addressing internal security threats. This led to the formulation of the National Internal Security Policy (NISP) and the subsequent National Action Plan (NAP)
Pakistan’s revised Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for 2025 underscore an urgent need to combat the escalating climate crisis. Committing to a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, with 35% conditional on international financial support, these targets represent a significant leap forward.
South Asia in 2025 faces multifaceted terrorism challenges requiring comprehensive counterterrorism strategies. Key concerns include acquiring public support for counterterrorism efforts, tracing and blocking militant funding, utilizing advanced technologies like drones and cyber tools, and fostering regional intelligence-sharing mechanisms.