Imran-Trump Meeting

Context The three-day visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to the US was a significant icebreaking moment for the otherwise downward spiraling US-Pakistan ties. Aside from the positive optics, the broader implications remain vague. The Afghan peace process was supposed to be the focus of the meetings, however, President Trump’s comment on Kashmir has opened…

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Prospects for Afghan Reconciliation

Context As the direct peace talks between the US and Afghan Taliban move along the sixth round of talks took place in Doha. Meanwhile questions are being raised regarding the prospects of success. Any negotiations have to con­ sider the positions of various stakeholders. More importantly, first the stakeholders have to agree to talk and then…

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Davos 2019 and Globalization

Context The international conferences where leading global thinkers and shapers gather to share insights on the present political, technological, and economic challenges are crucial to observe. Their thought processes help build a narrative and assist the rest to gauge the future direction. The Davos World Economic Forum held every year in late January is just…

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