Introduction“Schism” refers to a split within a group due to discord, stemming from Latin ‘schisma’ and Greek ‘σχίσμα.’ . It denotes formal divisions, as in the Protestant Reformation. In Arabic, “shīʿa” (شِيعَة) means ‘sect/party, , occurring 12 times in the Quran, other word used is “tafarraqu” (تَفَرَّقُوا) means ‘divided.’ . ‘Schism’ and ‘division’ is prohibited…
Pakistan is going through multiple challenges in current times on economics, security, and political fronts. On the other hand, there are certain activities in the region that are of utmost important for Pakistan to take notice of and do appropriate measures to curb the possible impact. One noticeable activity is the Indian recent advancements towards…
“I don’t need you to agree with me; I need you to care about me”. Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. Israel is going through unprecedented upheaval where large numbers are protesting the government’s legislative agenda related to the judiciary. Israeli politics is notoriously fractious, and the political system only allows a coalition government. Both Israelis and outsiders…
Introducing International Relations is an insightful and comprehensive guide to understand the theoretical dimensions of the International Relations (IR) discipline and the application of core concepts of IR in the contemporary world politics. It is a co-authored study carried out by two Islamabad-based eminent scholars, Farhan Hanif Siddiqi and Muhammad Nadeem Mirza. Both are formally…
Suicide BombingAt least 46 people, including a Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) local leader, were killed and more than 100 sustained injuries in a suicide blast at the JUI-F workers’ convention on Shanday Morr near the NADRA office in Khar town of Bajaur District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) at around 4pm on July 30, reports Geo News….
United States was one of the first countries to have established diplomatic relations with Pakistan, just a day after Pakistan’s independence. Today the relationship remains at a critical crossroads. Born out of a transactional necessity, this logic defined Pak-US engagement on many occasions despite regular estrangements on account of geo-political differences. Pakistan desperately needed friends,…
he United States of America emerged as a country of choice for Pakistan to develop friendly relations soon after the independence of the country in 1947. The world was still reeling after the effects of the Second World War, while Europe was devastated, the US’s power potential was intact and in fact had grown to…
The bilateral engagement between the United States and Pakistan is as old as the state of Pakistan itself. The 75 year old relationship between the two countries is yet once again at a critical junction. Since 1947, the construct of convergence between Pakistan and the US has been ambiguous. The engagement from both sides is…
Pakistan and the United States have a long history of bilateral relations both in diplomatic and economic sectors but with a focus on strategic and political partnerships. Since the end of World War II, the two countries have been important strategic partners in the region and have cooperated in many areas, including military and counterterrorism…
IntroductionPakistan and the U.S. have had a complicated relationship since 1947. Factors like regional dynamics, security concerns, and geopolitical considerations have affected their economic ties. The U.S. has given significant aid to Pakistan, but support has fluctuated due to changes in Pakistan’s policies. Although there has been bilateral trade between the U.S. and Pakistan, it…
