Changing Global Order: Myth or Reality0

• Blog, Human Security
• December 12, 2024

The contemporary global order is undergoing some critical changes brought-forth by China, however, this change may not completely replace U.S. with China as the leading global power.   China's incremental challenge to U.S. dominance through economic, diplomatic and financial strategies may seek coexistence rather than outright replacement of the status quo. The contemporary global order isREAD MORE

Fragility of Truce in Lebanon and Pathway to Peace0

• Blog, Human Security
• December 9, 2024

Achieving a sustainable and durable peace in the Levant region seems quite a hard nut to crack. This region has been a victim of turmoil and instability since decades, owing to either personal ambitions of stakeholders or foreign involvement and occupation; directly or indirectly. The recent ceasefire that came into effect on November 27, 2024,READ MORE

Are Tariff Wars Coming?0

• Blog, Human Security
• December 5, 2024

Intense discussion has been generated by Donald Trump's tariff policy during his first term and in the run-up to his second. His strategy for dealing with foreign trade centers on using tariffs as a weapon to support homegrown industry, close revenue disparities, and fight drug trafficking and illegal immigration. These policies, however, have a bigREAD MORE

Are Environment Laws of Pakistan Inefficient0

• Blog, Human Security
• December 3, 2024

The environment laws of Pakistan are not inefficient though there are gaps in this legislation at grass root level. Lahore has recently been declared the most polluted city of the world, second only to New Delhi. The menace of smog has similarly disturbed the lives of millions living in the country. This sparked controversy overREAD MORE