Contributor: Democrats need to speak to cultural concerns as well as economics
It’s time for Democrats to end the circular firing squad between moderates and progressives. Each side blames the other for Trump’s win in 2024, with…
A Cost/Benefit Analysis of the New US-Russian Relationship
Vladimir Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov declared on March 8 that Donald Trump’s foreign policy agenda aligns with Russia’s. The US policies to which Peskov referred…
From SpaceX to the White House: A Techno-Realist Perspective on Elon Musk’s Political Power
Following the inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States, a new approach emerged in integrating technology business leaders into government decision-making. Elon…
Why ACKO Drive is the Perfect Platform for Car Enthusiasts Looking for Their Next Ride
Buying a car is an exciting yet daunting process. As a car enthusiast, you want to find the perfect vehicle that matches your needs and…
Pakistan and Azerbaijan: Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation
Pakistan and Azerbaijan have recently signed multiple agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to enhance bilateral cooperation in various sectors, notably trade and energy. These…
Europe’s Ukraine Dilemma: Defending Kyiv Amid Rising Euroscepticism
Europe’s initial response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine was one of remarkable unity. In 2022, outraged publics and resolute leaders moved in lockstep –…
Trump’s Gold Card Plan – Modern Diplomacy
US President Donald Trump announced, on February 26 2025 that the US would be selling a new type of residency permit card called “gold” card.…
The Interests of the European Union and the United States Are Diverging
Since the end of World War 2, the economic and political interests of Europe, later the European Union, and the United States were perfectly aligned.…
India’s RBI Forex Swap Operations: A Move for Financial Stability
On January 31, 2022, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted a foreign exchange (forex) swap amounting to $5 billion. This swap was specifically a…
A New Yalta? The Fear of Canada and Europe in the Face of a Trump-Putin Deal
The 1945 Yalta Conference is one of the most defining moments in modern geopolitics. As World War II neared its end, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston…
A Predictable Inversion of Order
The new American administration continues to shock with every move it makes, both domestically and internationally. Most analysts try to justify these actions by attributing…
USAID’S Fate Rests on a Legal Hail Mary
Last month, thousands of aid workers worldwide received a sudden stop-work order from USAID, leaving critical global humanitarian programs in limbo and contractors scrambling to…
Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs of Trade Destruction
Last week, President Trump tasked his economic team with devising plans for “reciprocal tariffs” on every country taxing US imports. Designed in part as bargaining…
Postwar Gaza’s Uncertain Future: Competing Visions, Regional Maneuvering, and Daunting Challenges
Although the war in Gaza continues, debates over its aftermath are already intensifying — focusing not only on the challenge of reconstruction but also on…
Military Spending: A Ticking Fiscal Time Bomb?
In an era marked by global uncertainty and shifting geopolitical alliances, nations continue to expand their defense budgets, often at the expense of other critical…
A Sisyphean Struggle: SAARC’s Perilous Odyssey Through Regional Discord and Diplomatic Torpor
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), an eco-political organization comprising eight South Asian nations, was established on Dec 8, 1985, for the friendship…
American tariff wars worsen global economic prospects
After the first Trump tariffs targeted the big US trade partners – Mexico, Canada and China – tariff threats are shifting from steel and aluminum…
Balancing Social Protection and Fiscal Discipline: A Delicate Dance for Welfare States
Welfare states are often celebrated as the backbone of social progress—providing universal healthcare, free education, robust pensions, and unemployment insurance. Yet, behind this promise of…
The New Gwadar Airport: A Driving Force for Socioeconomic Advancement in Balochistan
The New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) marks a significant achievement in Pakistan’s aviation sector, with commercial operations commencing on 20 January 2025. This development is…
Weaponization of Dollar: The Growing Trend Towards De-dollarization
After the end of World War II, the U.S. dollar has been the world’s most important currency as it is the most widely used currency…