Zain ul Abideen reviews Reimagining Pakistan by Hussain Haqqani
Unraveling the Depths of Human Catastrophe in Gaza
Ziauddin Kakar For the past two weeks, Israel and Hamas have been locked in a bitter conflict. The situation in Gaza has become akin to a living nightmare, resembling the depths of hell. Since October 9, Israel has imposed a comprehensive blockade on Gaza, depriving its people of necessities such as food, medicine, water, and … Continue reading Unraveling the Depths of Human Catastrophe in Gaza
Review | Mughal-Afghan Relations in South Asia by Himayatullah Yaqubi
The author tries to draw the attention of the readers towards the point of view of why Pashtuns didn't accept Mughals. He elaborates that when the Mughal progenitors came from Central Asia to Afghanistan to get asylum from their Uzbek enemies, they started intrigues against those who gave them protection and space to them for living.
The Blue Peace Approach for Sustainable Transboundary Water Cooperation
Transboundary waters, representing 60% of global freshwater flow, are central to international political discourse due to their impact on over 40% of the world's population. Their sustainable management, affected by climate change, population growth, and urbanization, is critical. The Blue Peace approach encourages international cooperation towards fair and sustainable water management. Despite its challenges, including trust-building and balancing national sovereignty, its implementation could transform shared water resources into catalysts for peace and collaboration. However, commitment to the ideals of collaboration, sustainability, and shared prosperity is crucial for effective execution and to achieve a sustainable future.
Caretaker Government: A Counterproductive Setup
Zahra Khan provides an in depth critical analysis from legal and logical perspectives on the system of Caretaker government setups and argues that it is a redundant and counterproductive system.
Review | Why Nations Fail? By James A. Robinson and Daron Acemoglu
The book “Revenge, Politics and Blasphemy in Pakistan” has been written by Adeel Hussain. He is currently teaching Law and Political Theory as an Assistant Professor in Department of Political Science at Leiden University. He has written many books and journals on topics including political Islam, secularism etc. "Revenge, politics, and blasphemy in Pakistan," "Nehru_ The debate that defined India," "Law and Muslim Political Thought in Late Colonial North India," and other works are among his most important. Adeel Hussain’s book provides even minor details of events which are explained in such a way that provides the reader with a clear picture of historical events. This description helps the reader connect these events to contemporary era and they seem relatable even today. Adeel Hussain justifies each of his point with strong arguments, thus compelling the reader to delve into the subject matter. His style of writing is dynamic and presents his deep understanding of his subject.
Pakistan from Democracy to Hybrid Regime
The long history of civil-military imbalance can be traced back to the independence of the newly-born state. The leaders of the Muslim League aspired to implement democracy, but the dream ended with the implementation of the first Martial law in 1958 by Field Martial Ayub Khan. The military regimes started from calling themselves the true protector of the country, and went on to start exploitation through rigorous institutional reforms. Lobbying, rigging, and favoritism were a major part of all military regimes.
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