The Muslim First-1

Introduction Over 1.6 billion Muslims, rich in history, culture and resources are in a state of decline over the last few centuries. One of the factors is the disunity among the Muslims due to sectarian differences, tackling of this menace requires extraordinary efforts. Sectarianism is a form of bigotry, discrimination, or hatred arising from attaching…

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The Game Changers

With US President Trump scrapping the Iran nuclear deal and re-imposing sanctions, the possibility of conflict in the region has increased dramatically. From being the US “policeman” in the Gulf, Iran has become the acknowledged target of the US and Israel, egged on by the so-called “Sunni Coalition”. Iran’s ally Hezbollah having won the elections…

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Tajikistan’s Macro Economy 2018 and Beyond

Tajikistan the “Water Gates” of Central Asia has a strong macro-economy which has already outperformed its regional countries despite regional weak economic prospects and global financial uncertainties in the recent times. Sustained Socio-Economic Development Despite many external challenges it achieved sustainable economic growth. During the last five years, it was driven mainly by foreign financed…

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The Frontier in 1947

In August 1947, the British departed from India after partitioning the country into two independent states. Two pillars of stability, the Indian Civil Service (ICS) and the Indian army were divided between the two countries with Pakistan inhering the north-western frontier of India and its associated tribal question. A tribal territory under British protection separated…

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