When Kashmir held centre stage
A setback for India, the Security Council meeting reaffirmed the Kashmir dispute’s international status.
Maleeha Lodhi
Biden vs Trump foreign policy
Will the election outcome mean more of the same or bring policy change?
A question of governance
Picking daily fights with opponents distracts from challenges and sets up a divisive form of governance.
Uncertainty clouds Afghan talks
A long and difficult path lies ahead to secure a negotiated end to the war.
PTI’s summer of discontent
Alienating allies and leaving party tensions unresolved signals trouble ahead.
Tyranny of power asymmetry
Pakistan came to rely on itself for defence but financial dependence remains a habit.
Sino-US ties at a crossroads
The future course of Sino-US ties will have far-reaching consequences for the world.
Flight from reality
The government needs to learn from its mistakes, not repeat them.
Navigating an unsettled world
Pakistan faces daunting foreign policy challenges in a turbulent environment.
Role reversal
Coming weeks will be a defining time for the government.
Fault lines in focus
The pandemic highlights the need to address longstanding flaws.
Troubled Afghan peace process
US election year makes bringing troops home top priority.
Politics of polarisation
National purpose needs to be prioritised over politicking.
Post-crisis global realities
Geopolitics, not solidarity, holds sway.
Leading in a pandemic crisis
Like other countries, Pakistan is navigating a crisis that will test its leadership.
Why soft power is pivotal
Pakistan needs to step up its diplomatic game and act strategically.
Uncertain Afghan endgame
Delay in starting intra-Afghan talks increases the risk of the Doha peace plan being derailed.