(By Quratulain Khalid) Introduction: Davos in a Changed World The World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos has long been regarded as a symbolic meeting point of global consensus—a place where political leaders, corporate executives, policymakers, and intellectuals converged to discuss the future of globalization, economic cooperation, and shared prosperity. For decades, Davos embodied the optimism…
(By Khalid Masood) In the fragile ecosystem of South Asian security, where the line between military posturing and all-out war is perilously thin, India has once again chosen the path of escalatory brinkmanship. The announcement of “Exercise Trishul” (Oct 30-Nov 10, 2025), is not a ‘routine’ drill as the spin from New Delhi would have…
(By Khalid Masood) Just days after teetering on the edge of a wider conflict, Pakistan and Afghanistan have pulled back from the brink, signing a critical ceasefire agreement in Doha on October 18, 2025. This pact, mediated by Qatar and Turkey, follows one of the deadliest periods of border clashes in recent memory. It aims…
(By Khalid Masood) When President Donald Trump unveiled his 20-point Gaza Peace Plan on September 29, 2025, it set off ripples across the world. Framed as a sweeping roadmap to end the Israel–Hamas war, the proposal promises an immediate ceasefire, hostage exchanges, Israeli withdrawal, and the establishment of a transitional, technocratic governance structure in Gaza…
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) The recent tragedy in Tirah, KPK which claimed the lives of both militants and innocent civilians, has once again laid bare the cruel reality of terrorism and the malicious propaganda war waged by India against Pakistan. The Tirah Incident – Facts, Not Fiction According to official reports, the compound where the incident…
(By Mohsin Tanveer) Introduction Diplomatic gatherings on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) have long been fertile ground for statesmanship, backroom bargaining, and the quiet forging of global alignments. This year’s highlight, however, has a distinctly strategic undertone. The White House confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with leaders from…
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) Doha, Qatar – In a move that has sent shockwaves across the Middle East and irrevocably altered the geopolitical landscape, an audacious Israeli airstrike on the 9th of September 2025 pierced the veneer of diplomatic sanctity in Doha. The target: the political leadership of Hamas, gathered to deliberate a ceasefire proposal. The…
(By Iqbal Latif – Bangladesh) This is the fundamental rule of deterrence: a strong leader should never swing the stick—unless the blow is guaranteed to land cleanly. Mr. Modi, had the big stick.He held the advantage of ambiguity, the fear of overwhelming force, the global image of India rising.But he chose to wield it—not to…
(By Khalid Masood) For years, India’s ecosystem has been a fortress against humility, crushing every voice that dared whisper caution or self-reflection. The moment an analyst questioned the bluster surrounding the Rafale deal-a contract mired in controversy over pricing, offsets, and allegations of favoritism -they were branded anti-national and cast out of the mainstream. Seasoned…
