Muhammad Amir Rana

Negotiating with terrorists

Negotiating with terrorists

There is a lack of international or broader regional support for resolving terrorism-related issues. Updated 19 Jan, 2025 09:06am
How to counter insurgencies

How to counter insurgencies

Public support for the state is critical for a successful counterinsurgency strategy. Updated 12 Jan, 2025 09:05am
Assessing threats

Assessing threats

A failure to implement effective political and tactical strategies has allowed militant groups to strengthen. Published 05 Jan, 2025 08:35am
A big transition

A big transition

Despite ongoing debates about their success rates, deradicalisation initiatives have led to the ideological transformation of several militants. Published 29 Dec, 2024 08:09am
The Syrian impact

The Syrian impact

Pakistani fighters were not only involved in the conflicts in Iraq and Syria, they were also inspired by various Islamist militant movements. Updated 22 Dec, 2024 02:23pm
Why the numbers matter

Why the numbers matter

With proper registration and an accurate count of madressahs, the state can assess their true potential and impact on the education sector. Updated 15 Dec, 2024 09:07am
Rethinking Afghan policy

Rethinking Afghan policy

Pakistan has yet to identify useful diplomatic tools to plug the growing gap with Afghanistan. Updated 08 Dec, 2024 08:55am
Spoiling the youth potential

Spoiling the youth potential

The powers that be along with other state insti­t­u­­­­­tions and political parties have undermined Pak­istani youth’s potential. Updated 01 Dec, 2024 09:02am
Connecting with South Asia

Connecting with South Asia

Pakistan should prioritise South Asia in its core external policies for the future and avoid falling into India’s trap of curtailing its regional ties. Updated 17 Nov, 2024 08:54am
Dream of political stability

Dream of political stability

IT is often believed that engineering political stability is the solution to a nation’s economic and security... Updated 10 Nov, 2024 09:32am
Beefing up security

Beefing up security

The issue lies not in the sincerity and dedication of Pakistan’s law enforcement but in their capacity and access to effective surveillance equipment. Updated 03 Nov, 2024 08:24am
Women and change

Women and change

The role of women significantly shapes the ongoing struggle against religious bigotry in the country. Updated 20 Oct, 2024 09:12am
Rising trend of bigotry

Rising trend of bigotry

When civil society cannot influence the public discourse, it should review its approach. Updated 06 Oct, 2024 09:16am
Anthems and perceptions

Anthems and perceptions

Perceived violations of national symbols can quickly become flashpoints in international relations. Updated 22 Sep, 2024 08:58am
An ideal justice system?

An ideal justice system?

The implications of a democratically elected judiciary in Pakistan are intriguing. Updated 15 Sep, 2024 08:56am
Crisis in Balochistan

Crisis in Balochistan

Political parties can facilitate the process of inclusion by initiating dialogue. Updated 08 Sep, 2024 09:15am
Problem with Punjab CNIC

Problem with Punjab CNIC

In conflicts, the identities of the real perpetrators and victims often become blurred. Updated 01 Sep, 2024 08:52am
Winning the argument

Winning the argument

State narratives are seen as overly controlled and biased. Published 18 Aug, 2024 08:52am
The question of reform

The question of reform

The madressah leadership understands that there is no immediate threat of state intervention. Published 11 Aug, 2024 08:31am