Ejaz Haider

WHY WAR IN PALESTINE WILL CONTINUE

The recent military conflict between Iran and Israel only diverts attention from the real crux of the problem. Updated 21 Apr, 2024 04:20pm

IS ‘ISIS’ STILL A GLOBAL THREAT?

Last July’s attack in Bajaur, January’s attack in Iran and the recent one in Moscow show that ability of the group’s franchises to stage spectacular acts of destruction worldwide remains. Updated 07 Apr, 2024 11:29am

‘MY FELLOW PAKISTANIS…’

Amid split mandates and allegations of rigging and street protests, Elections 2024 are likely to lead to further instability in the immediate term. Updated 18 Feb, 2024 11:06am

MAKING SENSE OF THE PAK-IRAN STAND-OFF

Why, when its list of allies is already so thin, did Iran choose to venture down this seemingly ill-conceived path? Updated 28 Jan, 2024 11:07am

MISSILES AND MACHINATIONS: DEALING WITH INDIA’S THREAT

India’s development and modernisation of its nuclear arsenal, coupled with the BJP’s hostile attitude is greatly impacting Pakistan's detterence strategy and regional stability. Updated 05 Nov, 2023 05:31pm

CAN PAK-INDIA NUCLEAR DETERRENCE HOLD?

The nuclearisation of South Asia can be analysed from different angles. Updated 28 May, 2023 03:45pm

PAKISTAN’S POLITICS OF POWER

At the root of Pakistan’s current political impasse is the issue of power. Updated 16 Apr, 2023 11:03am

CAN THE MILITARY STAY OUT OF POLITICS?

If the army is, in fact, serious about reshaping its image, it will need to undertake certain reforms. Updated 18 Dec, 2022 11:04am

REGION: CROSSING THE LINE

The Taliban should not be allowed to brush major issues of concern to Pakistan under the rug. Updated 04 Jan, 2022 10:36am

POLITICS: SIALKOT THROUGH THE NATIONAL SECURITY LENS

The horrific Sialkot incident is not just a law and order problem and has implications that are far graver than the threat posed. Updated 21 Dec, 2021 12:04pm

NON-FICTION: THE LONG SHADOW OF AFGHANISTAN

Zahid Hussain’s new book presents an account of the US war in Afghanistan in which, for the first time, Pakistan and Pakistan’s... Published 09 May, 2021 07:06am

WHAT WILL BIDEN MEAN FOR PAKISTAN?

Will Joe Biden’s presidency be any different for Pakistan than Trump’s? What about Barack Obama’s? What can Pakistan expect? Updated 17 Nov, 2020 04:39pm

CHINA VS INDIA: GEOPOLITICS OF A CLASH

The recent military clash between India and China has transfixed the world. But why now? And what are the ramifications? Updated 29 Jun, 2020 07:08pm

LESSONS FROM THE BRINK

Pakistan and India came closer to a devastating war than they have in almost 17 years. Updated 27 Feb, 2020 07:12am

WINNING MILITARILY, LOSING LINGUISTICALLY

When a 22-year-old local Kashmiri boy, Adil Ahmed Dar, attacked a convoy carrying India’s Central Reserve Police... Published 10 Mar, 2019 07:35am

YOUR AGENDA (SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT)

Eos offers the incoming Prime Minister an agenda of some critical issues confronting Pakistan today — what should be the Updated 29 Jul, 2018 04:11pm

NON-FICTION: STEPPING BACK FROM THE BRINK

A Pakistani political scientist proffers an original contribution to the theoretical and strategic literature on nuclear Published 24 Jun, 2018 07:06am

NON-FICTION: IN SEARCH OF THE HOLY GRAIL

Economist Ishrat Husain’s magnum opus is a very useful book in terms of information, data and chronicling, but suffers Published 03 Jun, 2018 07:05am

20 YEARS OF NUKES: WHAT HAVE WE LEARNT?

May 28 marks a full two decades since Pakistan became a declared nuclear weapons state. Updated 28 May, 2022 12:08pm

NON-FICTION: POLICING IN THE AGE OF TERRORISM

A celebrated police officer’s take on the issues of policing in Pakistan offers important food for thought, but needs Published 04 Feb, 2018 06:56am