Stories by Dr Niaz Murtaza

The writer has a PhD degree in political economy from the University of California, Berkeley, and 25 years of grassroots to senior-level experience across 50 countries.

Struggling at home

Struggling at home

We are acting with speed on global problems, not internal ones. Published 28 Apr, 2026 07:26am
Back to an abyss?

Back to an abyss?

‘USraeli’ hawks are not likely to give up their evil designs. Published 14 Apr, 2026 06:47am
Bumpy off-ramp?

Bumpy off-ramp?

Foes often prolong wars to gain an edge in talks. Published 31 Mar, 2026 07:38am
Ending futile wars

Ending futile wars

If illegality was clear from day one, futility is clear by now. Published 17 Mar, 2026 08:13am
A capable state

A capable state

The neoliberal mantra of states shrinking their size is wrong. Published 03 Mar, 2026 07:20am
Two years of harm

Two years of harm

There have been major follies and failures in all areas. Published 17 Feb, 2026 07:31am
A mad, mad world

A mad, mad world

Power is in hands that don’t use it to solve global problems. Published 03 Feb, 2026 07:16am
Privatisation peril

Privatisation peril

The best option for sick units can be decided via clear criteria. Published 06 Jan, 2026 08:26am
Uraan hyperbole

Uraan hyperbole

Industrialisation is low among our priorities though we need it badly. Published 23 Dec, 2025 07:46am
Superpower China?

Superpower China?

Is China ready to lead or create a bipolar world? Published 09 Dec, 2025 07:13am
Weak state pillars

Weak state pillars

Devolved democracy was imperative but also very hard to graft. Published 25 Nov, 2025 06:02am
Choking society

Choking society

We have long been a classic case of perverse trends. Published 11 Nov, 2025 07:29am
Triple trouble

Triple trouble

We must secure our own soil. Published 28 Oct, 2025 07:54am
Two icons

Two icons

Malala, with her humble roots, still rose to be Malala. Published 14 Oct, 2025 07:17am
Pact risks

Pact risks

Any muscle we lend must ace those of foes. Published 30 Sep, 2025 07:42am
Minus four

Minus four

How the next cohort rules will be critical. Published 16 Sep, 2025 07:48am
Impending crises

Impending crises

Flawed policies are fomenting future trouble. Published 02 Sep, 2025 04:33am
Divides within

Divides within

The state’s response has only been force. Published 05 Aug, 2025 05:19am