A might-is-right world Can distinct regional conflicts merge to push the world to the brink of a third world war? Updated 02 Nov, 2026 08:37am
Season of protests Governments have been put on notice that misrule and ignoring public needs will have consequences. Updated 26 Oct, 2026 09:11am
Persisting fault lines Political fault lines are not cast in stone. Their persistence doesn’t mean they cannot be overcome. Updated 19 Oct, 2026 09:29am
Why stability is elusive Using coercive measures and undermining institutions do not produce stability. Updated 12 Oct, 2026 09:50am
Back to the future Our history shows that ousting provincial governments has always ended badly for the country. Updated 05 Oct, 2026 09:05am
Do leaders matter? The role individuals play in shaping history has always been a contested issue in an age-old debate. Published 28 Sep, 2026 05:56am
Dangers of a wider war Beyond the economic fallout the political implications of a spreading conflict are also serious. Updated 21 Sep, 2026 09:32am
Political disconnect Technical fixes are no panacea that will miraculously solve the country’s problems. Updated 14 Sep, 2026 08:50am
A new dark age? Communication technology offers immense opportunities but has serious unintended consequences. Updated 07 Sep, 2026 08:57am
Another failed strategy? Trump’s economic warfare will be as futile as his bombing campaign to force Iran to surrender. Published 31 Aug, 2026 07:59am
Unlearnt lessons of history Pakistan’s troubled history offers a cautionary lesson against altering the provincial structure. Published 24 Aug, 2026 07:55am
Gaza plan at risk, again Netanyahu’s rejection of the 15-point roadmap threatens to derail the peace process. Updated 17 Aug, 2026 07:41am
Governance failures There is a spurious connection between the provincial configuration and the governance crisis. Updated 10 Aug, 2026 08:09am
Damage assessment With his approval ratings having plunged Trump’s conduct has hardened global attitudes towards the US. Updated 03 Aug, 2026 08:31am
Why coercion doesn’t work Authoritarian rule can neither meet Pakistan’s challenges nor make the government secure. Updated 27 Jul, 2026 08:09am
Three-front challenge The arc of Pakistan’s security threats keeps expanding. Updated 20 Jul, 2026 07:34am
Thousand-day war With the US-Iran confrontation dragging on prospects are dim for progress on the Gaza plan. Updated 13 Jul, 2026 07:46am
Now for the country, please Pakistan’s destiny will be shaped by choices made at home, not by its external engagements. Published 06 Jul, 2026 07:05am
The world adrift Rising geopolitical tensions and fierce geoeconomic competition are contributing to instability. Published 29 Jun, 2026 07:43am
Peace by piece The US was unable to achieve its objectives both on the battlefield and negotiating table. Updated 22 Jun, 2026 07:53am
