Riaz Mohammad Khan

Understanding the Afghan Taliban

Understanding the Afghan Taliban

Even if we cannot comprehend the pathology of Afghan hostility, we must have clarity in our response... Updated 17 Dec, 2022 11:39am
Between Ambition And Constraints

Between Ambition And Constraints

Pakistan’s foreign policy has been underpinned by security concerns rooted in its own traumas. It is largely independent... Updated 18 Aug, 2022 09:37am
Ukraine crisis and Pakistan

Ukraine crisis and Pakistan

How has Pakistan navigated this early phase of the crisis and what challenges lie ahead? Updated 13 Mar, 2022 09:38am
Siachen recollections

Siachen recollections

Siachen demands attention beyond political and military considerations. Updated 16 Jan, 2022 08:57am
A tribute to Dr A.Q. Khan

A tribute to Dr A.Q. Khan

Quintessentially he was a humanist committed to justice, peace and the common good. Updated 11 Oct, 2021 12:52pm
Return of the Taliban

Return of the Taliban

Will the developments in Afghanistan become a point of inflection for relations in South Asia? Published 04 Sep, 2021 06:56am
Coronavirus: random thoughts

Coronavirus: random thoughts

The worldwide response to the coronavirus in debate and thought is a phenomenon in itself. Published 26 Apr, 2020 06:03am
Tragedy of Pak-India disputes

Tragedy of Pak-India disputes

To seize the opportunity and to nurture its benefits would have required rare courage and statesmanship. Published 29 Mar, 2020 07:51am
India, Kashmir & deterrence

India, Kashmir & deterrence

The Aug 5 move has so poisoned the well that it is difficult to see a path to normal relations with India. Updated 09 Dec, 2019 09:10am

Post-370 options?

The reaction by Pakistan has been sharp while response internationally is so far predictably muted. Updated 11 Aug, 2019 08:55am
Dawn Exclusive: A time for restraint

Dawn Exclusive: A time for restraint

The situation prevailing between Pakistan and India can spark a conflict with incalculable consequences for both sides. Updated 27 Feb, 2019 06:33pm
Learning from China?

Learning from China?

Never before has a human society achieved so much development within the span of one generation. Updated 25 Sep, 2018 10:04am
Environment service sector

Environment service sector

The concept of an environment service sector must reach beyond the creation of green industries and jobs. Published 11 May, 2018 07:28am
Rethinking Afghanistan

Rethinking Afghanistan

What must follow is an honest and frank conversation with Washington and Kabul. Published 16 Feb, 2018 01:42am
Kashmir talks: reality & myth

Kashmir talks: reality & myth

Kashmiri sacrifices and suffering must not be viewed through the prism of our security. Published 11 Sep, 2017 07:16am
Unsung in the Muslim world

Unsung in the Muslim world

With the death of mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani, a light in the Muslim world has been extinguished. Published 31 Jul, 2017 06:22am