Articles

#EndSARS in Nigeria: Speaking Against Systemic Oppression

Written by Sarosh Ibrahim• October 24, 2020• 6:47 pm•

A recent social media campaign demanding End Special Anti-Robbery Squad or #EndSARS has gained attention after years of systemic police...

Will Lukashenko’s Belarus Prevail or Fall?

Written by Muzamil Wasti• October 17, 2020• 6:47 pm•

President Lukashenko's sustained grip on Belarus has forced the citizens to protest against the authoritarian regime of 26 years, which...

Growing Arab-Israel Relations: Who Will Fall Next?

Written by Muzamil Wasti• October 15, 2020• 6:41 pm•

The Arab-Israel relations have gathered considerable momentum in the past one month, ever since Israel's peace deals with the United Arab...

The Adversity Faced by the Rohingya People

Written by Sadia Atta• October 12, 2020• 6:41 pm•

Stateless refugees, the Rohingya Muslims find themselves in limbo — and in desperate need of humanitarian assistance. The international...

Pakistan and Azerbaijan: A Strategic Alliance

Written by Sumaira Waseem• October 8, 2020• 6:47 pm•

An alliance that is secured by mutual support and burgeoning trade relations, Azerbaijan and Pakistan relations have amplified remarkably...

Azerbaijan and Armenia: The Conflict Explained

Written by Muzamil Wasti• October 5, 2020• 6:47 pm•

The South Caucasus pulsates with the sounds of an incipient war between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The Nagorno-Karabakh region remains the...

The East Timor Conflict: When Military Intervention Works

Written by Mehwish Kayani• October 3, 2020• 6:47 pm•

Indonesia invaded and occupied East Timor in 1975. Tensions escalated to a boil in 1999 when East Timor voted for independence. The ensuant...

Domestic Abuse in Pakistan: A Ticking Bomb

Written by Amna Khan• September 26, 2020• 6:52 pm•

According to research, 90% of women in Pakistan have faced domestic violence. Although the number does not come as a surprise, it is...

The Social Exclusion of Transgenders in Pakistan

Written by Arfah Zia• September 21, 2020• 6:58 pm•

Transgenders have invariably been ostracized in Pakistan and hence suffer economically and mentally. Although recognized as citizens by...

Recommendations for the Intra-Afghan Peace Process

Written by Sarmad Ishfaq• September 19, 2020• 6:47 pm•

Although the intra-Afghan peace process sounds promising on paper for Afghans and vested parties alike, fulfilling it will require serious...

Pakistan & The November Lockdown? Possibilities & Prevention

Written by Maryam Farooq• September 14, 2020• 6:44 pm•

Will Pakistan's decision of re-opening educational institutions cause another wave of COVID-19? If so, that will surely propel another...

Holy Places of Sikhism: The Guru Nanak’s Gift to Pakistan

Written by Sarmad Ishfaq• September 12, 2020• 6:47 pm•

The legacy of the founder of the Sikh faith, Guru Nanak, can be felt throughout the subcontinent. Pakistan, in particular, is blessed with...

The Libyan Civil War: Another Battlefield for Foreign Powers

Written by Henri Kouam• September 7, 2020• 6:47 pm•

The highly divisive civil war in Libya, wherein the standoff is between some of the central UN member states and the UN itself, could...

India vs. China in Ladakh: A Case of Indian Military Frailty

Written by Henri Kouam• September 3, 2020• 6:47 pm•

The ongoing skirmish in Ladakh against China has exposed the Indian military's capabilities. Although India has the third-largest defense...

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Strengthening Ties, Tourism, & Trade

Written by Henri Kouam• August 31, 2020• 6:47 pm•

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, the star project of the Belt and Road Initiative, holds immense potential for improved ties,...

The War In Yemen: The Largest Humanitarian Crisis in the World

Written by Henri Kouam• August 27, 2020• 7:00 pm•

Yemen is the largest humanitarian crisis in the world with around 80% of the population requiring humanitarian assistance. Unfortunately...

The George Floyd Protests: A Nation Struggling For Breath

Written by Sijel Khan• August 24, 2020• 6:45 pm•

George Floyd’s death was fuel for the Black Lives Matter movement across America and the world. However, it remains to be seen whether...