Muhammad Amir Rana
Apparently, the Taliban have no intentions of becoming normal modern-day political actors...
Updated 15 May, 2022 08:12am
Conventional security for CPEC projects is essential, but state institutions cannot ignore the strategic and political context.
Updated 01 May, 2022 08:51am
The power structure in Pakistan revolves around certain narratives...
Published 17 Apr, 2022 07:41am
The prime minister has taken the idea of ‘positive narrative’ to another level altogether.
Updated 03 Apr, 2022 08:49am
The new ranks of Baloch insurgents are educated and politically radical.
Updated 20 Mar, 2022 08:47am
The demand of the people is genuine political participation.
Updated 06 Mar, 2022 09:09am
The thinking patterns of Balochistan’s educated youth shed light on the dynamics of conflict there.
Published 20 Feb, 2022 07:43am
Parliament can do this job to identify the grey areas, the grievances of the people and the dynamics which can develop cohesion.
Updated 06 Feb, 2022 08:44am
The Afghan Taliban are not fully cooperating with Pakistan in dealing with the TTP.
Updated 23 Jan, 2022 08:33am
Pakistan needs more than broad-brush approaches to counter emerging terrorist threats.
Updated 09 Jan, 2022 09:14am
Perhaps, Pakistan needs a human security policy rather than a national security policy.
Updated 26 Dec, 2021 08:58am
Trends suggest that the conflict between the Taliban and IS-K will add to the insecurity in Pakistan.
Updated 12 Dec, 2021 08:52am
The state retains the Zia-era mindset and believes that madressahs aren’t the source of the problem.
Updated 28 Nov, 2021 08:40am
Experience suggests that after every deal the TTP gained more power.
Updated 14 Nov, 2021 08:52am
Religious extremism in society and the nationalism project of the power elites make groups like the TLP more lethal.
Updated 31 Oct, 2021 08:49am
Pakistan needs at least a minimum level of inclusivity that can keep alive democratic values.
Updated 17 Oct, 2021 09:22am
Pakistan’s religious landscape is fertile for radical ideologies.
Updated 03 Oct, 2021 08:15am
A lobby in the US favours a plan for proxy warfare so that America can sustain its global influence.
Updated 19 Sep, 2021 08:10am
The potential threat posed by IS-K must be assessed objectively and scientifically.
Updated 05 Sep, 2021 08:33am
Now as the Taliban control Kabul, they will have to accommodate other stakeholders.
Updated 22 Aug, 2021 08:08am