Dawn Editorial Summary
F.S. Aijazuddin’s article looks into the life and work of Theodore White, a prominent historian and journalist best known for his series of books, The Making of the President.
Pakistan exemplifies a ‘predator state,’ where a narrow elite exploits the system at the cost of the masses, leading to governance failures and deepening insurgencies in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The article “Hard State, Soft State” critically examines Pakistan’s governance challenges, particularly in Balochistan, where decades of political marginalization and military responses have fueled resentment and insurgencies.
The recent surge in tensions between Pakistan and India underscores the deep-seated mistrust shaping their relations. The hijacking of the Jaffar Express in Balochistan reignited accusations from Pakistan’s military, which blamed India for backing militant groups, a claim reinforced by the 2016 arrest of RAW operative Kulbhushan Jadhav.
The Baloch insurgency has once again ignited a fierce debate on counterinsurgency (COIN) strategies, with Pakistan’s security institutions advocating forceful suppression while intellectuals and political leaders stress political resolution.
The article paints a stark picture of the long-standing rivalry between the West and Russia, likening them to one-eyed giants locked in an eternal struggle.
Balochistan’s long-standing unrest has taken a deadly turn, with an intensifying wave of militant violence shaking the foundations of the state. The province, plagued by decades of flawed policies, now faces a full-blown insurgency as separatist groups grow emboldened
Trump’s return to power has reignited his aggressive approach to global politics, employing threats, coercion, and intimidation to strong-arm both allies and adversaries
The latest attack on a train in Balochistan has escalated tensions, pushing the Pakistani state towards a forceful military response.
Farrukh Khan Pitafi, in his article “Canary Trap,” dissects the concept of strategic deception, often employed in intelligence operations, to expose internal vulnerabilities and potential betrayals