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CHINA: INDIA’S REAL-TIME NIGHTMARE AND STRATEGIC DILEMMA

India’s geopolitical tension with China has never been a passing storm. It is a simmering, real-time nightmare that defines much of New Delhi’s foreign and defense policy. As Ram Udhav highlights in Uneasy Neighbours (2014), India’s paranoia is neither baseless nor new. It dates back to a prescient warning from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to Prime Minister Nehru in 1950: beneath China’s ideological expansion, lurk racial and imperial ambitions.

US Still Pakistan’s No. 1 Export Market — But Can We Keep It That Way?

Despite rising trade tensions and new US tariffs, America remains Pakistan’s top export destination. In 2024, Pakistan exported $5.4 billion worth of goods to the US, generating a trade surplus of $3.33 billion. But with former President Donald Trump’s return to the global trade stage and his administration’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs on over 60 countries — including Pakistan — the economic equation is changing fast. As a new policy committee forms in Pakistan to chart a response, there’s a clear need to rethink how the country positions itself in an increasingly protectionist trade landscape.

Why AI is Disruptive: Rethinking Education in the Age of Human-Machine Blur

Artificial Intelligence isn't just a new tool; it's a force that is reshaping how we think, work, and learn. As philosopher Tobias Rees insightfully puts it, AI is not disruptive because it will outsmart us—it's disruptive because it dissolves a boundary we once thought was unshakable: the distinction between human and machine. This realization is sending shockwaves through institutions, especially education, where the foundations of knowledge, assessment, and learning are being questioned. We are now in an AI moment—a turning point where urgent questions must be asked and honest answers must follow.

THE FOREVER WAR IN GAZA: A HUMANITARIAN AND POLITICAL NIGHTMARE

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has once again erupted into a devastating humanitarian crisis, deeply rooted in decades of political tensions and failed diplomacy. Recent developments during former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East visit have added new dimensions to the crisis. As Israel intensifies its military campaign under the guise of "destroying Hamas once and for all," the region is witnessing unprecedented levels of destruction, displacement, and international condemnation.

Pakistan’s Supreme Court Reinstates Military Trials for Civilians: Implications for Human Rights

In a significant legal reversal, Pakistan's Supreme Court has reinstated the military's authority to try civilians, overturning its own 2023 decision that had deemed such trials unconstitutional. This move has sparked widespread concern among human rights advocates and legal experts, who view it as a regression in the country's commitment to civil liberties and judicial independence. The decision revives a controversial law from the era of former military ruler Ayub Khan, raising questions about the future of civilian justice in Pakistan.

“Trump, Binance & 2000MW: Pakistan’s Bold Bet on Blockchain Domination”

"Pakistan is making its biggest economic pivot since independence - betting its future on blockchain. With a new Crypto Council chaired by the Finance Minister, 2000MW allocated for mining, and advisors like Binance's CZ, the nation aims to transform from a cash-based economy to a digital asset hub. The shock partnership with Trump-backed World Liberty Financial signals Pakistan's serious intent to attract global crypto capital. But can this high-risk, high-reward strategy overcome energy shortages and regulatory hurdles? One thing's clear: after decades of financial isolation, Pakistan is ready to mine its way into the Web3 revolution."

“Kidnapped or Killed? The Brutal Choice Facing Balochistan’s Journalists”

"Abdul Latif Baloch died as he lived—resisting. The journalist and Levies force member was gunned down in his own home after fighting back against kidnappers in Balochistan, the same region where his son’s body was found years earlier. His killing marks the 12th journalist murdered in Pakistan this year, exposing the deadly cost of truth-telling in a province where press freedom is under siege. As media unions demand justice, a harrowing question lingers: How many more voices must be silenced before the world acts? Baloch’s pen may be broken, but his story screams for accountability."

“New Govt, New Rules: Bangladesh’s Bold $21M Snub to India Signals Policy Shift”

"Bangladesh has delivered a stinging rebuke to New Delhi, abruptly canceling a $21 million naval contract with India—the first defense deal axed since Sheikh Hasina's ouster. The move comes days after India choked $700M in Bangladeshi garment exports through port restrictions. While Delhi downplays the impact, analysts see a dangerous pattern: transshipment withdrawals, trade barriers, and now military deals unraveling. With China waiting in the wings, this rupture could redraw regional alliances. One message is clear: Dhaka won't be pushed around, even by its giant neighbor."

“Water Wars Begin? India’s Indus Treaty Suspension Puts 240 Million Lives at Risk”

"India just turned off the tap—and Pakistan is gasping for survival. By suspending the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam attack, Narendra Modi’s government has weaponized water against 240 million people. At the UN, Pakistan warned of ‘genocidal consequences’ as crops wither and reservoirs drain. But beyond the humanitarian crisis lies a terrifying precedent: two nuclear powers now fighting over rivers instead of borders. With 80% of Pakistan’s agriculture hanging in the balance, this isn’t just about Kashmir—it’s about whether international law can prevent a man-made famine in the world’s most dangerous flashpoint.