Round Uprising in the Arab states was long overdue; however its epidemic like rapidity has taken the world by surprise. As long as the popular struggle remained an internal matter of respective country, it was viewed as a part of political process. However, foreign intervention in Libya has drawn a sharp negative reaction, the world…
After the US Special Forces attack on the compound of Osama bin Laden, leading to his death, the media hysteria in Pakistan and emotionalism in some quarters disallowed rational analysis. The allegations of US officials and American media about intelligence incompetence cannot be rebutted, but Washington should not have exonerated the CIA, which had lost…
It will be a privilege to publish letters from readers about articles written in previous issues or giving suggestions. No letter will be printed which indulges in personalized attacks or is meaningless in the context of DJ Stranger Than FictionSir,I have read the above article by Dr. HAMID HUSSAIN, an eminent writer and analyst depicting…
Dear Readers, The killing of Osama Bin Laden in Abbottabad on May 2, 2011 by a raiding party of US Navy Seals who flew in undetected in stealth helicopters, accomplished their mission and flew out, has left many red faces in Pakistan. Pakistan was not informed about the mission for ‘security reasons’; it was only…
AbstractIt is one of the important lessons of all the splendid ancient dynasties and modern day wars for power pursuits that self defence is the best defence and relies on indigenous armaments industry always guarantees safety of the national strategic assets and protects the desired goals of foreign policy and socio-economic plans. It is also…
A Complex History of Cooperation and Confrontation AbstractThe importance and future of Afghanistan for the US strategic and economic forces has shaped the ongoing strategic dialogues. Whereas, strategic and economic forces in Pakistan are busy in negotiating their interest with the US officials to achieve not only the economic prosperity that has been affected by…
The NATO nations and their coalition allies agreed to the December 2014 date for ending military mission in Afghanistan, during the alliance’s summit in Lisbon, held during the last month. Summit had laid down the broader frame work for ending the war. Hence, Presidential review was little more than a formality, just tweaking the strategy…
Terrorist Activities in PakistanSuicide BombingsAt least nine persons were killed and 31 others injured when a suicide bomber detonated his vehicle near a police patrol in a densely populated area of Hangu District on Mar 3. The deaths included three policemen who were targeted. The injured include 12 women and four children. The bomber was…
For a few heady hours following Hosni Mobarak’s exit from power after 30 years of dictatorial rule during which he (and his family) managed to “save” US $ 40 billion from the salaries paid to him as a public servant of an impoverished nation, the successful revolt in the streets sent hopes soaring about impending…
The recent upsurge in the streets of the Arab world has been force-multiplied by the planned (and unplanned) use of both internet and the media, Twitter, Facebook, Al-Jazeera, CNN, etc have all chipped in. Joining the dominos Tunisia and Egypt that have fallen, Yemen, Algeria and Bahrain are tottering, Libya is now in a state…
