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Dr Zia Ul Haque Shamsi

Dr Zia Ul Haque Shamsi

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Is the Soviet Union II in the making?

Is Russia in the process of forming the Soviet Union II, or the United States is helping to speed up the process to counter China so that the...

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Dr Zia Ul Haque Shamsi

Introducing Neo-Politics

At the outset, let me explain the term ‘Neo-politics’ because, in an era of ever-green geopolitics and evolving geoeconomics, it will be difficult...

15.04.2024 60

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The Dilemma of Dependency

It pains me to write that this blessed country Pakistan is faced with a dilemma of dependency in so many domains. From defense acquisition to debt...

08.04.2024 90

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Pakistan Needs to Catch Up

I am writing this article from the departure lounge of Dulles International Airport, Washington DC, primarily because during my visit to the US, I met...

01.04.2024 8

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PAF: A Pillar of Deterrence Stability

South Asia remains in search of tools and instruments that may provide much-needed strategic stability to a conflict-ridden and war-prone sub-region...

25.03.2024 40

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State and the People

States are for the people and people are for the states. Everything is subservient to these two: the state and the people. If that is the case, why...

25.02.2024 40

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Let’s Move Forward and Rise Again!

Unfortunately, my fears have come true. None of the political parties is accepting the outcome of Pakistan’s General Elections 2024 held on 8th...

19.02.2024 50

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Elections are not yet Over!

There are over 150 independent and sovereign states which undergo the process of elections every four to five years depending on the political system...

11.02.2024 20

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Social Media and the General Elections in Pakistan

The use of social media has become a part of our lives now because, in today’s media-intensive environment, nothing succeeds without an integrated...

05.02.2024 50

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General Elections 2024

The general elections are held in all the democratic states every four or five years, depending upon the system of governance. Then, why are elections...

28.01.2024 50

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Another Unnecessary Conflict!

From his grave in Westminster Abbey, London, United Kingdom, Lord Palmerston keeps reminding us all that there are no permanent friends and no...

22.01.2024 30

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PAF: Modesty to Modernity – II

The Russia-Ukraine has renewed the debate on the efficacy of Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles (UCAV) that are much cheaper and safer to operate in highly...

15.01.2024 80

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PAF: Modesty to Modernity – I

Whenever Indian elections approach, there is a danger of a stage-managed misadventure by India against Pakistan to develop a domestic narrative....

08.01.2024 50

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Pakistan was never a British Colony

When I first spoke my mind on the subject, I instantly got approval from the other participants in the program. The occasion was a Morning Show on a...

01.01.2024 50

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The Curse of Misses

Human nature is plagued with fear and remorse, concurrently with greed for power. Hence, it strives to avail every bit of it offered by the fellows....

25.12.2023 30

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The Dangers of Mission Creep

No matter where the battlefield is, and who the enemy is. The war remains the most serious activity in lives of the combatants, non-combatants,...

06.11.2023 30

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Understanding Counter-Value and No-Value Targets

29.10.2023 20

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New World Dis-Order

The new world order established at the end of Cold War (CW), under the able leadership of the sole super power of the time, the US, is faced with...

23.10.2023 100

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The Role of Character in Islam – II

In my last week’s Column, The Role of Character in Islam (Part-I), I argued that a child born in a Muslim family begins his/her journey as FAQIR,...

19.10.2023 40

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Role of Character in Islam – I

There is little debate that the character of human being in Islam carries the same weightage as bloodline in our body. It is fundamentally important...

09.10.2023 70

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Group of 77 plus China

The renewed Cold War between the developed North and the deprived South is getting interesting with every passing day. The game changer is China’s...

02.10.2023 100

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India and its Proposed Connectivity

I do not understand the reason why people start thumping their desks whenever they see India at a center stage. One could see the same when India...

26.09.2023 40

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The Power of Irrationalism

The world might be heading for a greater global crisis due to certain irrational acts of the stakeholders. The fight for the global supremacy between...

18.09.2023 40

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‘SHE’ can help Pakistan

An immediate attention to SHE (Sports, Health, and Education) can still help us recover from the morass Pakistan is facing. I have deliberately placed...

11.09.2023 50

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