The Arab Middle East will continue to bolster ties with Israel in a new round of the battle for the ‘soul of Islam’
With allied Gulf states lining up to recognize the Jewish state, Pakistan’s principled stance could require greater flexibility
A saint for some, a scoundrel for others, the Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan chief leaves behind a checkered legacy
In op-eds written prior to the U.S. presidential elections, the president-elect has shed light on his administration’s preferred policies
A study from 2019 sheds light on some reasons behind rising Islamophobia in Europe and elsewhere
The U.S. disengagement from Asia has opened new doors for China in the region
Sartaj Aziz’s latest book delves into how ‘excessive’ leaders can derail the democratic process
Gen. Pervez Musharraf’s desire to ‘normalize’ ties with India was an idea ahead of its time
Behind the shared history of destabilization and sectarian divisions in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Iraq
If the U.S. president is re-elected for a second term, isolationist nationalism might sweep the globe
Months since its announcement, numerous questions remain about the effectiveness of a proposed single national curriculum
Women and children are likely to suffer the most if the Taliban ‘peace talks’ end with their return to power
Fear of Iran compels an increasing number of Gulf states to recognize Israel despite its treatment of Palestine
By throwing out English as a medium of instruction, Pakistan’s government risks damaging its own education reforms
Whether through painting or philanthropy, Shahid Jalal (1948-2020) found joy among fellow creatives
Is Islamabad better served by siding with Turkey or with the Arab states Ankara is often at odds with?
Pakistan is unlikely to recognize Israel any time soon as it would amount to a violation of our longstanding ideology
Recent moves by Arab states to recognize Israel are motivated by profit as the U.S. distances itself from the region
Policy blunders and diplomatic gaffes have emerged as the worst enemies of Islamabad’s relations with Gulf states
The incumbent government would be best served by focusing on internal reform rather than moves that hurt ties with ‘friendly’ nations