Taiwan has emerged as a critical geopolitical, military and technological fulcrum in the US–China strategic rivalry. This article examines Taiwan’s historical evolution, the One China framework, Washington’s policy of strategic ambiguity, China’s military pressure, the island’s semiconductor “silicon shield” and the growing risk of a...Read More
The Gaza “Board of Peace” represents a new U.S.-led framework for post-conflict governance, reconstruction and stabilisation. This article examines its institutional structure, relationship with the United Nations, criticism over legitimacy and centralized authority, the Muslim world’s response, and Pakistan’s decision to join while maintaining clear...Read More
The Iran war has expanded beyond military confrontation into a global geo-economic crisis. This article examines Iran’s internal resilience, the Strait of Hormuz, energy and fertilizer shocks, threats to Gulf infrastructure, implications for Russia and China, the limits of regime-change strategy, and the risks surrounding...Read More
Pakistan’s prolonged presence on the FATF grey list generated debate over whether the anti-money-laundering watchdog was functioning purely as a technical institution or had become vulnerable to geopolitical influence. This article examines Pakistan’s FATF journey, AML/CFT reforms, grey-list requirements, allegations of selective treatment and the...Read More
Electoral reforms remain central to strengthening democracy and public confidence in Pakistan. This article examines Pakistan’s electoral system and history, proposed amendments to the Elections Act 2017, electronic voting machines, overseas voting, inclusion of marginalized groups, weaknesses of manual voting, ECP objections and the need...Read More
