States’ Survival: Liberalism or Realism Preferred?

Liberals could challenge the argument in this article. There has been a huge debate between Liberals and realists regarding human nature and the nature of states. Both theories present opposing pictures. One cannot understand realism without having a thorough understanding of what liberals stand for, and vice versa. As far as human nature is concerned, … Read more

Analyzing Pakistan’s Structural Issues: A Case Study

To thoroughly understand a society, its political activities, and the state machinery that ultimately shapes international politics, it is crucial to study how structural units of that very society work. The world is, after all, a mosaic of different patches that we call states. These states are made by human beings, who are their basic … Read more

United States Involvement in Middle East: Oil, Politics, and Shifting Influences

United States Involvement in Middle East: Oil, Politics, and Shifting Influences

Since the early 20th century, the U.S. has been involved in the Middle East for its oil resources and to counter Soviet influence. The U.S. had alliances with some key players like Saudi Arabia and Israel. After the U.S. abandoned the Bretton Wood system, it went into a deal with Saudi Arabia, which we know … Read more

Rising Indian influence in the Middle East

Rising Indian influence in the Middle East

India’s ties with the Middle East have historically revolved around three pivotal elements: human resources, remittances, and oil. Moreover, India’s blueprints in the Middle East have been characterized by a careful balancing act, maintaining warm relations with Israel and the Arab states. Previously, India did not have that kind of leverage in the region. However, since it departed … Read more

Iran-Israel conflict and its global implications

The Iran-Israel Conflict has pushed the situation towards a risk that has the potential to draw in many other countries, including Pakistan. From spiking oil prices to fracturing existing international alliances, this conflict has the potential to trigger a cascade of effects. The rivalry creates a lose-lose situation for many countries and threatens to draw … Read more

From Authority to Authoritarianism: Understanding Power Dynamics

From Authority to Authoritarianism: Understanding Power Dynamics

Authority at the state level can simply be defined as the monopoly on violence. We can further elaborate on the concept by saying that when a group of people having common goals and interests and the exact identity come together under the same regulatory body to whom they willingly surrender their extreme freedom and demand law, order, … Read more

India’s Space Advancements and Its Implications for Pakistan and South Asia

India's Space Advancements and Its Implications for Pakistan and South Asia

India’s renewed interest in strengthening its space programs, exemplified by the launch of Chandrayaan-3, has sparked a debate over its implications for Pakistan and the overall strategic stability of South Asia. The rapid technological and economic advancements of India have enabled it to invest in outer space and gain an advantage in communication, navigation, surveillance, … Read more

India’s space dominance and strategic implications

India’s recent surge in space dominance initiatives, including the launch of Chandrayaan-3, has sparked a crucial debate over its implications for Pakistan’s security and the overall strategic stability of South Asia. India’s rapid technological and economic progress has allowed it to invest significantly in outer space, gaining an edge in communication, navigation, surveillance, and reconnaissance … Read more

The Role of Media in Conflict in the Israel-Palestine Conflict

As in modern times, media is like a weapon. The media wields significant influence, shaping discourse and public opinion through word choice and narrative construction. Regarding media discourse’s role in conflict, post-structuralism explains how the state produces discourse and how discourse gives power. Media in conflict is responsible for making it non-violent or violent by providing unbiased … Read more

The role of artificial intelligence in shaping our future

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, revolutionizing industries and influencing our daily lives. AI’s impact promises to be even more profound as we peer into the future. Let’s explore how AI is shaping the world and what lies ahead. 1. AI Across Industries Innovations in AI continue to shape humanity across nearly every industry. AI … Read more