Abstract In October 2018, US President Donald Trump announced readiness to withdraw from Intermediate-Range Nuclear Force Treaty (INF) of 1987 that has provoked sparkling discussions among international strategic analysts. This research makes the point that Washington believes that both Russian and Chinese factor poses direct threat to its national security along with its allies and…
As the newly formed Imran Khan Government comes to terms with running the affairs of the State, there is a dire need for optimism and resolve. These are unprecedented times with new battlefields inside and outside the borders. The people of Pakistan are coming to realize what wrongs have been committed in the past and…
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has now entered into its fifth year of diversified but integrated operations. China proposed BRI which has been a large part of the investment landscape across a swathe of the world for five years will become increasingly important. BRI has completed diversified mega projects in all the participating countries…
Introduction There are many controversies even among the Christians about the status of Jesus Christ, who according to Muslims was a prophet, messenger of God for the children of Israel (Jews). The views of Sir Anthony Buzzard, a renowned Christian scholar about Jesus Christ further elaborate the subject in perspective, this is second part of…
The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has declared 2019 the Year of Tolerance, highlighting the UAE as a “global capital” for acceptance through its legislative and policy goals. It is an extension of the “Year of Zayed” which upholds the values of tolerance and co-existence that…
First article in this series The initial opinion piece in this series discussed the dissimilar, but often misinterpreted, concept of doctrine, policy, and strategy. Strategy being the ways and means to reach policy objectives by second tier organisational management. Policy as a rousing vision put forth by the leaders of a creed or organisation. Doctrine…
The inception of industrial in the 19th century revolutionized the entire world. The revolution brought forth stupefying amenities for the mankind which were unimaginable in pre-industrial era. Human life became easier and more luxurious with each passing year by dint of amazing progress in the industrial arena. The installation of electricity units, production of automobiles,…
America is abdicating its obligation of bringing a responsible end to “wrong wars”. it has decided to pull out its troops from Syria and Afghanistan. A lot had happened with regard to evolving Afghan peace process during 2018, most of the activity is not yet in the public domain. Hopefully, the Pakistan government would stand…
First article in this series The business world must remember the basics! The initial opinion piece in this series discussed the dissimilar, but often misinterpreted, concept of doctrine, policy, and strategy. Strategy being the ways and means to reach policy objectives by second tier organisational management. Policy as a rousing vision put forth by the…
Preservation and maintenance of stable maritime order in the Indian Ocean particularly in the Arabian Sea is one of the cornerstones of Pakistan’s maritime security strategy. This means that our adversaries, both conventional and unconventional, remain deterred from harming our maritime interests and assure our friendly countries that we would be reliable partners for keeping…
