First article in this series Art imitating life or life imitating art? This is the question philosophers have posed for years. Whether one is a proponent of the Aristotelian Mimesis of art imitating life or a supporter of the Anti-Mimesis philosophy of life imitating art, one thing is certain inspiration can come from anywhere. Consider….
Like a 19th century circus, the wandering Afghan peace process is jockeying from town to town, and a round in Islamabad is yet another admission of centrality of Pakistan with regard to the Afghanistan end game. During the fifth trip of US Special Envoy Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad to Pakistan, both sides reiterated their shared intent…
Founded in 1971 by German economist and entrepreneur Klaus Schwab, the World Economic Forum (WEF) is a not for profit organization that gained formal status in January 2015 confirming its role as an International Institution for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum’s mission is “committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic,…
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,…
