Understanding the Taiwan Conundrum Aftab H. Wahla Of all the irritants that China and the United States have in their relations, Taiwan is undoubtedly the most intractable, capable of igniting…
We Govern AI Analysing the UNGA Resolution on AI Safety Shafqat Javed On March 21, the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a landmark resolution on the promotion of “safe, secure…
Word in Focus Feb-March 2024 Zahid Murad Feb. 16: Pakistan was downgraded to an “authoritarian regime” in the Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index 2023 report – the only Asian country…
Diplomatic Influence A look at the Lowy Institute's 2024 Global Diplomacy Index Zahid Murad How do nations project influence? Among the various forms of national power — economic, military and…
Blasphemy, Intolerance and Transgression Ijaz Ahmed A few days ago, we were confronted with news from Lahore about a courageous female police officer, ASP Syeda Shehar Bano, rescuing a young…
The Road to Economic Stability Sajad Jatoi With the inauguration of a new government in the wake of the 2024 elections, the political uncertainty that has been vexing Pakistanis for…
