Election turbulence in America
Unprecedented uncertainty characterises the environment in which the election is taking place.
Maleeha Lodhi
Is a course correction needed?
The real game changer would be for the government to show leadership that unites the country.
Politics of confrontation
A combination of factors can plunge Pakistan into uncharted territory with unpredictable consequences.
Moment of opportunity
The path to peace will not be easy as difficult compromises will have to be made.
The crisis of a lonely world
The world is more interconnected today than ever before and yet so atomised.
Foreign Office needs reform
As a first step a task force should be appointed to propose reforms for the PM’s approval.
Will Trumpism survive election?
A decisive Trump defeat will set back right-wing populism but not end its appeal.
Daunting path to Afghan peace
Winning the peace remains a formidable challenge even though the stakes are so high.
The politics of delusion
A disturbing trend is the tendency by some leaders and their followers to invent their own ‘reality’.
When Kashmir held centre stage
A setback for India, the Security Council meeting reaffirmed the Kashmir dispute’s international status.
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.