Sir Lawrence Freedman’s ‘Strategy: A History’ chalks out the history and development of strategy as a concept that is today applied to both ends and means
The border tensions of countries in South Asia carry historical precedent due to their geographical connections
Naseer Dashti’s book traces the origins and developments of Pakistan’s Baloch from ancient history to modern times
A personal note on a great poet
Author Karen Armstrong finds the Aryan Samaj movement launched as part of efforts to secure greater resources from the colonial rulers
Over 75 years since Partition, questions persist over how Islamic identity ought to translate into state policies
Inability to forge a national identity, evolve viable political culture, and reliance on foreign aid have all played their role in the current crisis engulfing Pakistan
Saleena Karim’s text questions the late Muhammad Munir’s reading of a quote attributed to the Quaid-e-Azam
Flawed policies, formulated without factoring in ground realities, made establishing democracy in Afghanistan a doomed initiative
Economic growth is arguably the main driver for democracy taking hold in states traditionally ruled by kings and dictators
Despite several attempts spanning its 75-year history, no head of state has managed to ensure Pakistan’s transformation into an Islamic state
Husain Haqqani’s 2005 book delves into the dominance of religion and the Army in shaping the country’s national identity post-Partition
Pervez Hoodbhoy’s book digs into the apparent ambiguity of the nation’s founder in declaring the country an Islamic state
Climate change and demographic changes herald a new world order that many countries are not prepared for
Asoka Modi’s book offers a scathing critique of the rise of Hindutva-led violence in India following the 2014 election of Narendra Modi as prime minister
Population trends in the United States validate the growing influence of Indian Americans
The teacher, playwright and columnist was a man of depth and humor
In a recent book, Pervez Hoodbhoy examines the differences between Iqbal’s writings and views from before and after his sojourn to the West
Tracing the origins and state support for the anti-Shia militant group in Pakistan
Modern-day Pakistan has much to learn from the writings of the Italian diplomat