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