(By Khalid Masood) The controversy surrounding former Indian Army Chief General M.M. Naravane’s memoir, titled Four Stars of Destiny, has erupted into one of the most significant political storms in India’s Parliament in recent months. As of February 10, 2026, the book remains unpublished, having been submitted for mandatory government clearance from the Ministry of…
(By Khalid Masood) On February 5, 2026, at midnight GMT, the Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms—commonly known as New START—officially expired. This event marks a profound shift in global nuclear security. For the first time in more than half a century, the world’s two largest nuclear powers,…
(By Mohsin Tanveer) In the evolving landscape of global energy and geopolitics, a new paradigm has emerged: the “electrostate”. Unlike traditional petrostates reliant on finite fossil fuels for power and influence, an electrostate harnesses abundant, renewable electricity as its core energy carrier—driving economic growth, technological supremacy, and strategic resilience. China stands as the world’s pioneering…
(By Faraz Ahmed) In the space of just one week in mid-January 2026, three prominent Western leaders delivered powerful endorsements of closer ties with China, marking what many observers are calling a diplomatic hat-trick for Beijing. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney completed a landmark visit to Beijing from January 14–17, emerging with a new strategic…
(By Khalid Masood) In a world of shifting alliances and persistent regional challenges, Pakistan emerges as a proactive force for change in South Asia. With a population exceeding 240 million, strategic location bridging Central and South Asia, and a legacy of resilience, Pakistan is not content to let outdated structures define its future. Islamabad is…
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction On 3 September 2025, Beijing’s Tiananmen Square transformed into a stage of unparalleled military grandeur, as China hosted what has been hailed as the largest military parade in its history to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II. Under a clear autumn sky, President Xi Jinping stood…
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) In a world increasingly fractured by Western unilateralism, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025, held in Tianjin, China, from 31 August to 1 September, emerged as a defining moment in global geopolitics. As a Pakistani expert in diplomacy and statecraft, I view this summit not merely as a regional gathering but…
(Reviewed by Khalid Masood) Pravin Sawhney’s The Last War is a meticulously researched and sobering exploration of the shifting paradigms of modern warfare, spotlighting the urgent strategic challenges India faces in its evolving conflict with China. Published by Aleph Book Company, this 424-page work combines deep expertise in defence technology with incisive geopolitical analysis to provide a…
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction In the evolving landscape of modern warfare, fifth-generation stealth fighter jets represent the pinnacle of air combat technology, blending low observability, advanced avionics, and multirole capabilities. For instance, the U.S. F-35 Lightning II, Russia’s Su-57 Felon, and China’s J-35 (also known as FC-31) dominate discussions as India and Pakistan seek to…
(By Khalid Masood) On 25 July 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi descended on the Maldives, brandishing a $565-million credit line and launching free trade talks to seize control of this strategic Indian Ocean archipelago. Cloaked in celebrations for the Maldives’ 60th independence anniversary, Modi’s Maldives gambit spreads over two-day visit. It exposes India’s ruthless…
