We lack 2010-like resources to help Pakistan: US State Dept

Lahore: US State Department Counselor Derek Chollet has said the reason for the reduction in US aid during the recent floods in contrast to the 2010 floods is not Pakistan-US relations but a lack of resources. Speaking to the...

West Bank Under Siege

The recent killing of 16 Palestinians in the West Bank by Israeli forces marks yet another grim chapter in the ongoing occupation and aggression against the Palestinian people. It is becoming increasingly evident that ...

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Digital Democracy

Raising the voice of people through digital technology defines the meaning of digital democracy. Mostly inhabited by developing poor states, the Global South is still reluctant to come to terms with the reality of people’s voi...

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SCO’s Growing Influence

The recent progress made at the SCO ministers’ meeting is a positive sign for international cooperation, with the organisation showing its potential to become an influential force in global trade. As Pakistan prepares to host ...

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War Crimes Ignored

Australia’s recent decision to strip medals from its special forces involved in war crimes may seem like a step in the right direction, but it hardly suffices. The horrors committed by these soldiers are well-documen...

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Why states fear complexity

Two features define our age. Acceleration. And complexity. Let's tackle acceleration first. Fifty-three years ago, Alvin Toffler wrote this in his wholly remarkable book, Future Shock: "Change is the process by which the futu...

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