The debate over new provinces in Pakistan raises critical questions about governance, representation, ethnic identity, resource distribution and federalism. This article examines the historical demands for new provinces, constitutional requirements under Article 239, key administrative and economic challenges, and whether stronger local governments under Article 140-A could provide a more effective alternative.Read More
Operation Absolute Resolve and the capture of Nicolás Maduro raise critical questions about U.S. intervention in Venezuela. Was the operation driven by narco-terrorism and democracy, or did oil, regional dominance and great-power rivalry shape Washington’s strategy?Read More
The shift from “America First” to “America’s First” captures a deeper transformation in U.S. power rhetoric—from prioritizing national interests toward a more transactional and possessive approach to alliances, trade, security and global influence.Read More
The United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, WHO and UNFPA reflects a broader shift from multilateral cooperation toward an America First, state-centric foreign policy. This article examines its implications for climate governance, global health, international institutions and the future of the liberal international order.Read More
Pakistan–US relations are witnessing renewed convergence in counterterrorism, trade, critical minerals and defence cooperation. Yet structural constraints involving China, India and great-power competition raise a crucial question: is the latest rapprochement a durable partnership or another phase of strategic pragmatism?Read More
