The recent conflict triggered by India has once again exposed the fragile underpinnings of South Asia’s strategic balance. While the world was watching flashpoints in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, a familiar tension reignited in the subcontinent — one that could have spiraled into a major regional war had it not been for the presence of nuclear deterrents and calibrated restraint by Pakistan. The broader global environment today is characterized by multipolar flux. The United States is recalibrating its alliances, China is asserting itself across multiple domains, and middle powers are jockeying for influence in a reconfigured international order. In such a world, India aspires to position itself as a counterweight to China and a preferred partner for the West. However, its recent misadventure against Pakistan, and the fallout that followed, have punctured several illusions about its military prowess, strategic judgment, and global standing. A Conflict of Narratives and Capabil...
It was quite encouraging to see the successful rally of Imran Khan today. In my personal opinion, Imran Khan should keep following aspects in mind as he proceeds further:- 1. He must ask and encourage the people of Pakistan particularly the youth (roughly 66 %) to cast their vote if they really want to see the change. Mere support in rallies and gatherings will not bring any positive outcome. 2. Seeing popularity of the Party, a lot of hungry and blood thirsty politicians may opt to join hands with Imran Khan. While reputed and honest politicians should be taken in the folds of the Party, blood sucking leeches must be kept out. 3. Educate the masses on the system of voting and its pitfalls in Pakistan. Intimidation, misplaced family / 'bradari' orientation and similar other factors mar voting spirit in our country. If people are aware of voting system intricacies, they may be able to safeguard themselves from negative influences. 4. Getting renowned and well reputed pers...
SHOULD WE TRUST OUR TOP POLITICAL LEADERSHIP WITH RESPECT TO THEIR SINCERITY WITH PAKISTAN ? IT IS HIGH TIME THAT THEY ENSURE TRANSPARENCY IN DEALING WITH THE PUBLIC......INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE WITH HELD........SHARE STRATEGIC COMPULSIONS WITH PEOPLE.....GIVE THEM WORKABLE REALISTIC STRATEGIES.....HIGHLIGHT IMPLICATIONS.....DEVELOP CONSENSUS.......AND THEN EXECUTE........IN PAKISTAN CHANGE CANNOT COME FROM THE TOP IT WILL HAVE TO BE BOTTOM UP. TIME IS RUNNING OUT.....NON-SHARING OF TRUTH WITH THE NATION PEOPLE GIVE WAY TO MISPERCEPTIONS....MISPERCEPTIONS AT TIMES LEAD TO INDIFFERENT ATTITUDES......UNITY OF A NATION GOES FOR A SIX....WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR ? I DO NOT KNOW....... Tahir Terry · Monday, May 23, 2011
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