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...
The report is authored by Mr Shemrez Nauman Afzal from Spearhead Research, which is a Lahore-based private, non-partisan and apolitical centre for research, analysis and consultancy. Terming North Waziristan a “Death Trap” the author has primarily build up a case for non-launching of any major operation in the agency and proffered alternative methodology of cutting out peace deal to handle the situation in North Waziristan until certain conditions are met viz stabilisation of situation in FATA with civilian administration on ground, effective sealing of Durand Line from both sides and availability of sufficient resources to undertake operation of this magnitude. Such methodology warrants active support from US/ NATO Forces. In his view, while Pakistan is confronted with precarious regional and internal security situation, recourse to military option in the obtaining environment will further exacerbate the already fragile security situation in Pakistan and complicate its security dile...
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...
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