Every year, the United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day on June 8 with a unique theme, and for this year it is: Our Oceans, Our Future. The UN believes it is important to have a day solely for creating awareness about the oceans among people, who may or may not directly depend, for their livelihood,…
The strategic landscape of the Middle East is a difficult puzzle of covert alliances, clandestine nuclear activities, incompatible political behaviours and contesting territorial claims of regional states. A complex network of intelligence communities actively working in a troublesome environment is an additional factor dominating the ongoing wave of crisis which is fundamentally inherited in unsettled…
World Oceans Day and World Environment Day fall within a few days of each other on 5 and 8 June respectively. Designated as special days by the United Nations, the two are intrinsically linked. Addressing the importance of both should be at the forefront of all our minds if we are to have a healthier…
“Soon shall We show them Our signs in the universe and in their own selves, until it becomes clear to them that this Qur’an is indeed the truth. Is it not enough that your Lord is a witness over everything?” (Qur’an;41:53); “Verily in the heavens and the earth are Signs for those who believe. (Qur’an;…
Recently, President of Turkmenistan H.E. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov decreed the “Concept of foreign policy of Turkmenistan for 2017-2023” which outlined strategic priorities during 2017-2023. He emphasized that Turkmenistan would participate in addressing critical environmental issues, matters of water resources management and prevention and mitigation of natural and man-made disasters. Decree of concept of foreign policy of…
The Republic of India from South Asia and the State of Israel from the Middle East broadly share common strategic interests of fighting against neighbouring Muslim states while ignoring their legitimate existence. The leaders of both states treat each other as the victims of neighbouring states while trying to secure international support. The strategic imperatives…
Iran is the southwestern neighbor of Pakistan and an Islamic country that has deep cultural, historic and religious roots with Pakistan. This is a fairly large country, about 1.5 times the size of Pakistan with a population of 83 million. Iran is an oil rich country having borders with Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, some of…
At least 90 people were killed and hundreds critically injured on May 31 when an explosives-laden truck ripped through Kabul’s fortified diplomatic quarters. The grisly attack took place in Zanbaq Square in Kabul’s 10th district, close to shops and bustling restaurants as well as government offices and foreign embassies. There was no immediate claim of…
Abstract This article looks at Indian space program and its implications for various countries of the region. Dual use nature of space assets and platforms are discussed to outline the quantum of space developments in India. Indian hegemonic designs thru force projection using aerospace power are argued based upon available public domain information. And at…
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met with the Chinese President on May 13 on the eve of Belt and Road Forum, and interacted formally and informally with over 50 heads of sates and governments including President Trump on the sidelines of US-Arab-Islamic summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also sent his emissary indicating his wish to…
