Over one hundred years ago, Ludwig von Mises wrote about the impossibility of successful rational economic planning under socialism. Yet China is still trying, even while its blend of markets and socialism results in shortages and surpluses. This article examines three contemporary initiatives spearheaded by Xi Jinping, each marked by an inherent problem: food insecurity, the aging crisis, and the […]

Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Ankara on Monday. According to a statement from the Turkish Foreign Ministry, the sides discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan, the humanitarian situation, the security challenges, and the regional cooperation. They also exchanged views on the bilateral relations and the prospects of enhancing cooperation in various […]

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 […]

“We came with such difficulty… We would not leave on our own. If we could survive in Afghanistan then why would we flee?” Ashok Ullah sold all his family’s belongings to be able to afford the journey to Torkham border. The 35-year-old from Jalalabad city in Afghanistan is one of the hundreds of thousands “unauthorized” Afghan refugees who have been […]

In the wake of the Taliban’s swift resurgence in Afghanistan, the world is waiting to see if this time around the Taliban can truly embrace the principles necessary for international recognition as a legitimate governing authority. As international scrutiny intensifies, there’s a growing consensus on the key tenets that the Taliban must adopt to gain the trust of the global […]

During President Joe Biden’s two-day visit to Hanoi on September 10-11, the US President and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Nguyen Phu Trong, reached a historic agreement on a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. After the conclusion of the agreement, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with various US officials in Washington and San […]

On October 19, 2023, three Army personnel were killed in the North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. On October 8, 2023, two Army personnel, including Major Syed Ali Raza Shah, were killed in the Sambaza area of Zhob District in Balochistan. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed the attack. On October 4, 2023, two Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and […]