Maleeha Lodhi

High-risk game

High-risk game

The country needs political calm to stabilise the economy, not escalation of tensions. Updated 22 Jul, 2024 08:46am
Voting for change

Voting for change

Anti-incumbency sentiment and economic hardship have been factors in shaping voters’ choices. Updated 15 Jul, 2024 08:41am
Governance test

Governance test

Does it have a firm grip on the political, economic and security situation? Updated 08 Jul, 2024 09:01am
Ailing democracy

Ailing democracy

Like many other countries Pakistan has also seen democratic regression in recent years. Updated 24 Jun, 2024 09:08am
Is re-engagement possible?

Is re-engagement possible?

There are many obstacles to a thaw in the frosty India-Pakistan relationship. Updated 10 Jun, 2024 10:02am
Limits of coercion

Limits of coercion

Pakistan needs to craft a more nuanced carrot-and-stick policy to deal with Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers. Updated 03 Jun, 2024 09:27am
Tightening embrace

Tightening embrace

For Russia, growing economic relations with China have enabled it to mitigate the impact of Western financial and trade curbs. Updated 27 May, 2024 09:06am
Beyond the economic crisis

Beyond the economic crisis

Pakistan has the means to achieve an economic turnaround; it’s up to the leadership to make it happen. Updated 20 May, 2024 09:00am
Dialogue and de-escalation

Dialogue and de-escalation

Resumption of high-level military contacts between China and US will enable the two countries to reduce the risk of any inadvertent or accidental conflict. Updated 06 May, 2024 09:18am
Cycle of retaliation

Cycle of retaliation

If the major powers don’t want the ongoing crisis to snowball into a regional conflict, they have to prevail on Israel to end its war in Gaza. Updated 22 Apr, 2024 09:05am
THE FAULT LINES IN OUR STARS

THE FAULT LINES IN OUR STARS

Various political, constitutional, economic, security, geopolitical, demographic, ecological and governance crises currently plague the country. Updated 14 Apr, 2024 10:58am
Defiance and devastation

Defiance and devastation

US frustration has been growing but Israel has continued its genocidal war on Gaza. Updated 08 Apr, 2024 09:34am
Coercive diplomacy

Coercive diplomacy

The coming months will determine how effective this approach turns out to be and whether such hopes will materialise. Updated 01 Apr, 2024 10:02am
Demystifying China

Demystifying China

Stable Sino-US relations are the best guarantee for global peace and prosperity. Updated 25 Mar, 2024 10:40am
Terms of re-engagement

Terms of re-engagement

Regular communication is essential to manage tensions and minimise the risk of miscalculation. Updated 18 Mar, 2024 10:49am