Quran Desecration: Muslim Nations Demand Action
The Issues of Desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden and Denmark has appalled Muslims while most Westerners are not.
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Author: Sohail Mahmood
Aftermath of the Wagner Rebellion: An Uncertain Future
In Aftermath of Wagner rebellion Russia should be treated with caution as its sudden defeat would pose even more problems and risks.
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Pakistan: Economic Crisis & The IMF Reform Agenda
Pakistan, the IMF Deal, and Reforms at best need capacity at all levels of the government and must be free from best brains leaving country.
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Ramifications of the Russia-Ukraine War Within America
Russia’s unprovoked war in Ukraine has shocked the world, producing an unprecedented opportunity for the Biden administration to use global public opinion, primarily in the West, to buttress the solidarity between the United States, NATO, and EU against Russia, its long-term adversary. Biden knows that the November midterm elections will determine his political standing and the war’s course. Most importantly, the economic and financial tools available, especially the sanctions regime, are going to become more important as the war grudges on into a stalemate of sorts, with no clear winners on either side.
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Fallout of Pelosi’s Visit to Taiwan: Increased Regional Tension
In the latest eruption of regional tensions, China announced a resumption of military exercises around Taiwan which seems to be the fallout of the Pelosi visit to Taiwan. The American response is inadequate to the exigency of the threat as it does not project strength anymore. The pivot approach of the United States towards Asia will now become a reality. Any war is going to devastate the global supply chains, already encountering interruptions and insecurity.
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United States, NATO, and the Taliban: Analysis of the Politics
So far, no government has recognized the Taliban as the official government of Afghanistan. The US is no more a global hegemon. It has declined relative to other powers, like China. The US and NATO must, thus, prefer acting pragmatically rather than ideologically. Convergence of national interests of the US and Pakistan in stabilizing Afghanistan may improve their relations. Meanwhile, Biden must stay the course and completely pull out American military forces by the August 31 deadline.
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