Destined to Fail

The US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 has sparked a new debate in leading academic circles within the contemporary international community. In this context, the analyses of South Asian authors have gained significant importance worldwide and their academic surveys have provided a range of insights regarding the post-US withdrawal from Afghanistan and its impacts on…

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Israeli Policies Risk Increasing Isolation

Israel’s latest ground offensive in Rafah, the southernmost city in Gaza, has triggered international frustration over its military strategy towards ‘total victory’ over Hamas, resulting in a significant loss of diplomatic support and growing isolation. With close allies pressuring Israel to change its course, its steadfast defiance carries the growing risk of economic and security…

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Winning The Game

“We surrendered this terrain some time ago, but now we are entering the game again,” stated Russian President Vladimir Putin as he acknowledged that in contemporary times the internet has a great impact in the geopolitical arena. Russia didn’t realize this earlier but now it has started utilizing information and cyberspace. The Crimean Crisis 2014…

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Pakistan’s Strategic Alignment

Brief Strategic Overview The recent developments in the global and regional arena require careful attention from our policy makers on how to maneuver Pakistan’s foreign policy and military strategy from a strategic positioning standpoint. These developments include the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict in the Middle East, the recent Putin-Xi summit, the standoff with Afghanistan Taliban regime…

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Cyber Escalation and Nuclear Stability

Introduction The rapid advancement of technology has introduced new domains of warfare, including cyber warfare, this digital battlefield transcends physical borders, blurring the lines between war and peace. In the context of a possible India-Pakistan conflict, the potential impact of cyber-attacks on nuclear deterrence is a critical issue that would require careful analysis. This article…

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Is Consumerism in Pakistan

With a population exceeding 220 million, Pakistan stands as one of the most populous nations globally characterized by a vibrant blend of languages, traditions, and religions. It is a promising land with an abundance of natural raw materials, yet, Pakistan’s economic health is not stable. The political and governance changes, along with poverty, income inequality,…

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The Vision Of Islam

The Vision of Islam – Extract-9 So tell the tale — perhaps they will reflect. [Koran 7:176] God’s Mercy and Wrath The names of acts are names whose opposites are also applied to God.[1] Many people, on hearing that God is called by opposite names, ask an obvious question: How can a single God have…

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Transforming Education and Social Change

Green Crescent Trust (GCT) stands out as a prominent non-profit organization in Sindh, Pakistan, with a steadfast commitment to advancing societal progress through education. Its inception in 1994 was spurred by a collective vision of socially conscious individuals determined to reshape Pakistan’s future by democratizing access to high-quality education. The organization’s humble beginnings trace back…

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