The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also known as the Pakistani Taliban, has unleashed a reign of terror on the people of Pakistan, particularly in the Pashtun regions. Its actions have not only tarnished the image of Pashtun society but have also threatened its culture and traditions. The TTP is not a representative of Pashtun tribal society, as it often claims, but […]

Beijing is increasing its political influence in Siberia and the Russian Far East to better support its expanding economic activities. These efforts are directed at the political and business elites who are the major stakeholders in deciding which firms can operate in their respective regions (Kommersant, May 20; Vybor Naroda, October 25). This pattern follows the Chinese playbook from Central […]

The peculiarity of Hamas-Israel war is that unlike other wars or conflict, India is not directly impacted by the war. It is the spillover impact, which causes concern for India. Israel is not a major trading partner or a major foreign investor in India. Nor is Palestine. Israel accounts for less than 2 percent of India’s total trade. Trade between […]

Throughout history minorities have faced with discrimination discriminations, of different forms, based on language, clans, tribes, and most importantly religion. Intra-religion conflicts have been known throughout history. Famous are the conflicts among the Christians Protestants and the Catholics; Muslims and the Christians; are the famous conflicts based on religion. Intra-Christians is the most famous one is the revolt against the […]