Pakistan-China Nexus :: The CPEC Conundrum

I. The Rising Powers There are many who argue that cinema are true reflections of the society that we live in. It shows us a portrait or a snapshot, that helps us acknowledge who we are; making us confront the truths that may be otherwise too difficult to acknowledge. With the advances of science in cinematography, we are able to recreate entire universe altogether on the large screen. Is it...

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Islamic State :: As a Brand Success & Failure

ISIS or ISIL is a stunning success in the world of terror. It has captured the imagination of every wannabe terror entrepreneur who one day dreams to be a CEO [Chief Extremist Officer] after passing out of IIM [International Institute of Mujahideens]. Jokes apart, what makes this organization so unique, if one removes the lens of religion and extremism is the way it conducts itself as an organization,...

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Is Pakistan a nation-state or a state that aspires to be a nation?

A very interesting proposition to mull about. India has been a cauldron of various ethnicities, groups and religions over the past five thousand years. She has given the world 3 religions to boast about – The Hinduism, the Jainism and the Buddhism; and has equally accepted those of other faith being persecuted elsewhere like the Zoroastrians or the Jews; and has also welcomed Christianity and...

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Do new-age Terrorist organizations behave as nation-states?

This becomes a very pertinent question in today’s world where boundaries and traditional concepts of nation and states are taking a beating in the face of newer, ever-evolving challenges – the common example being ‘terrorism’, that is threatening the very core of peaceful human existence globally. Nitin Pai in his video “Rise of the Netions” [below] mentions positive aspects of the political interactions...

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#IndiaStrikesBack - Part 2 | Implications

India’s retaliation in the form of surgical strike is a watershed moment in India’s foreign policy with Pakistan. This has multiple far-reaching implications and long term ramifications not only on our foreign policy, but also as a growing economic power. Let’s, delve into each one of these aspects and dissect the same. 1. Indian retaliation will now become the benchmark in future dealings A...

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