Recent events have put the nature of foreign policy in the spotlight once again. There has been a glut of noise – especially from the esteemed social media brigade – against foreign policy options that lack emotions, empathy and morality! Generally social media opinions are nonsensical at best but this one is worthy of discourse….
AngelsAs already discussed in a previous article that there are many kinds of angels—some who perform simple functions, and others who perform more complex functions. They need at least two wings, corresponding to their knowledge and their activity. But their activity may be subdivided into many different types. Notice that the verse says, “God increases…
The 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government Summit was held in Islamabad from 15 to 16 October 2024 with the theme “Strengthening Multilateral Dialogue; Striving towards a Sustainable Peace and Prosperity”. Key agenda points included regional security, counterterrorism and improving security, fostering connectivity networks, trade, investment, economic opportunities and climate change…
In Jan 2005, almost 20 years ago, my first book “Pakistan’s Defence and Nuclear Doctrine” was published, launched by Mohammad Ijaz ul Haq (then Federal Minister for Religious Affairs) and Major General (Retd) Rahat Latif. The compilation during that period was the need of the times in order to boost our morale since the US…
“There is nothing further here for a warrior. We drive bargains …… old men’s work. Young men make wars, and the virtues of war are the virtues of young men: courage and hope for the future. Then old men make the peace. And the vices of peace are the vices of old men: mistrust and…
Trump had criticized NATO even in his first term, and the prospect of him getting re-elected is making the European allies worried. Trump has consistently questioned NATO’s relevance, criticized member countries for not meeting defense spending commitments, and pushed for a more transactional approach to alliances. This strategy could lead to several significant outcomes in…
The debate on the transforming power dynamics of Asian politics cannot be separated from the emerging economic interconnectedness between China, India, and Pakistan. The leaders of three nuclear powers contain substantial potential for altering the conventional political landscape of Asian power politics, which cannot be divorced from global power politics. Beijing’s recently launched global trading…
I want to reflect on the rich legacy of the PAKISTAN PAVILION, a testament to nearly two decades of dedicated effort in promoting our nation on global platforms. This year, we took a significant step forward in our preparations for the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos. In collaboration with the Sindh…
Dr Huma Baqai, Moderator Sr. Vice Chairperson, KCFR Assalam U Alaikum. Good Morning! It is an immense pleasure for me to be asked by Ikram Sehgal, Co-Chairman of the Pathfinder Group to give an overview of this event as I have been a small part of it since 2018. Ikram Sehgal called me and said,…
Dr Huma Baqai, Moderator Sr. Vice Chairperson, KCFR Assalam U Alaikum and a very warm welcome. Good morning. I would like to take this opportunity to give you an overview of why we’re here and what Davos is all about. Many of you know that the World Economic Forum is held in Davos, where global…
