IntroductionPakistan has been engaged in fighting resurgent terrorists and militants for more than a decade. Over these years, some specific anti-terrorism and counter-militancy operations have been vigorously conducted in the terror-infested tribal areas. During and/or after these operations, particular peace accords between the government and terrorists were also signed in order to bring about and…
As the power contest between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran intensifies, an important factor is Iran’s advantage in the area of asymmetric warfare, particularly with regard to Yemen and Syria. A major driver in the rise of the so-called “Shi’ite Crescent” has been Iran’s ability to spread its influence…
“The institution of diplomacy is as old as history itself. Oppenheim in his treatise of International Law has stated ‘Legation as an institution for the purpose of negotiating between different states is as old as histories whose records are full of examples of legations sent and received by the oldest nations.’ History records that in…
Turkmenistan is blessed with huge natural reservoirs and resources in shape of oil and gas and other precious metals. Moreover, its export-oriented energy policy makes it one of the ideal countries in the Central Asian countries and the world to do businesses. Its outstanding commercial diplomacy holds the secret of its high ratios of exports….
“War is uncertainty, characterized by friction, chance and disorder”. Clausewitz From 2003 to 2008, for a variety of reasons, the Pakistani state gradually lost control over the federally administered tribal areas. The reasons were more related to strategic myopia at the highest level rather than strength of the militants. It took a while before the…
Terrorist Activities in Pakistan Suicide bombingsAt least 72 people were killed and more than 300 injured when a suicide bomb ripped through the parking space in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park situated near Allama Iqbal Town in provincial capital Lahore on March 27 when Christians were celebrating Easter, reports The Express Tribune. Jama’at-ul-Ahrar (JuA, Group of the Free),…
Two recent exposures have hit India badly: likelihood of attack on Indian Air Force Station Pathankot turning out as a false flag operation orchestrated by Indian intelligence agencies under the able tutelage of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and the Kulbhushan Jadhav saga. Both have brought embarrassment to India. The world is now better aware…
One must admire Mian Nawaz Sharif (MNS) about how unlike Shahbaz Sharif he managed through the years to keep his immediate family out of political sight, and thus out of public mind. Begum Kulsoom Nawaz was very effective campaigning for MNS’ freedom during his incarceration by Musharraf, once MNS was into political exile she went…
Any U.S. presidential election comes with its own surprises but the 2016 presidential race is not only drawing attention and quite a bit of controversy in the United States – it is being watched very closely all over the world. The candidates and the issues being discussed by them will have far reaching effects, not…
Trying to portray business as usual, the rich and the powerful identified in the PANAMA LEAKS are scrambling for cover across the world. The history of “Commissions” in Pakistan does not inspire confidence. Their findings have always been kept under tight wraps until being leaked (Abbottabad and Hamoodur Rahman Commission Reports). The secrecy of the Munir…
