Dr Akram Zaheer

  TWENTY-five years after the attacks of September 11, 2001, one question remains: why did the attackers do it? It is uncomfortable, but avoiding difficult…

  The world of international politics has changed dramatically since Hans J. Morgenthau first articulated the principles of political realism in the aftermath of the…

PUNJAB’S education landscape has long balanced ambition with structural constraints, where reform efforts have often struggled to translate into classroom realities. In this evolving context,…

DONALD Trump’s unusually warm attitude towards Vladimir Putin has long puzzled observers in Washington and beyond. While successive American Administrations have treated Russia primarily as…

In recent weeks, the United States–India relationship has faced a downturn, strained by disputes over tariffs on Russian oil purchases and renewed frictions surrounding Pakistan.…

Since the beginning of the 21st century, the United States has consistently aimed to bolster India’s status as a global power. Starting with the Bush…

AS Pakistan navigates its economic landscape in the 2020s, the trajectory towards 2030 presents both challenges and opportunities. The GDP growth rate, which exhibited fluctuations…

  INDIA’S engagement with BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) reflects a pragmatic approach to multilateralism—one that prioritizes national interests and global influence. Rather…

The creation of the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1957 was driven by a combination of external and internal threats, primarily the Soviet Union’s expansionist…

THE United States today reflects a paradox: a nation facing internal discord while remaining the world’s most powerful state. Despite two-thirds of Americans believing the…