The modern American presidency depends not only on constitutional powers but on a network of democratic norms, institutional restraints, and public trust that give those powers legitimacy. Many scholars, journalists, and former officials argue that Donald Trump’s conduct in office, and in the political arena more broadly, has weakened both the institution of the presidency…
“The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn.” Gloria Steinem Human mind simplifies complex problems with multiple facets to ease the burden of processing. In this process quantifiable measures take precedence over the unquantifiable. In case of conflict, quantifiable measures such as numbers and quality of weapons…
Brief strategic overview. 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 under the current challenging scenarios. These developments include, the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict in the Middle East, Iran-US recent war, Strait of Hormuz…
Approaching my 80th birthday, my reflections have shifted from personal accomplishments to understanding the divine wisdom that shapes human destiny. The vigor, enthusiasm, and successes we often attribute solely to our own efforts are, in reality, sustained by faith, resilience, and Tawakkul – complete trust in Almighty Allah. Having witnessed wars, economic upheavals, political instability,…
A message from his wife Ms. Ayesha Afridi It’s hard to write a eulogy for one’s husband without sounding biased or untruthful. I will try to be as even handed as possible. Ronny to me was not just a husband but an evolving soul who grew with the years – he was a friend, partner…
Muhammad Feyyaz (New York: Routledge, 2026), ISBN: 9781041218197 (Pages. 206) The significance of intellectual debates on the global issue of terrorism and its South Asian directions cannot be marginalised in the changing contemporary patterns of great power politics. The varying viewpoints of different scholars on the South Asian version of terrorism always present a different…
ContextPresident Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met this week in Beijing, a summit originally scheduled for April and was stalled due to the ongoing US-Iran war. What was expected to be a reset moment for US-China relations was overshadowed by the Middle East conflict, which carries significant implications for the global economy. Conflict…
“He who aspires to greatness must endure sleepless nights”. Arab proverb The United States and Israeli war against Iran have put Gulf countries in the middle of the conflict that is not of their making. They are victims of the recklessness of Tel Aviv, Washington, and Tehran. United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of…
Introduction Re-evaluating long-standing academic and traditional structures is a profound challenge. However, when the evidence from the Quran and early history is examined with clarity, the reality becomes undeniable. This writing serves as a bridge toward that clarity, offering a perspective grounded in the sovereignty of the Divine Word. It aims to assist seekers of…
The Dismantling of Israel’s Grand Strategy How simultaneous failures on the battlefield, in Europe, within Washington, and at home are collapsing a state that has run out of fallbacks There is a particular kind of collapse that announces itself not in a single catastrophic moment, but through the quiet, simultaneous failure of every system holding…
