Munir Akram

Hybrid warfare

Hybrid warfare

The objective may not be to secure an adversary’s immediate defeat, but to erode its morale. Published 09 Dec, 2018 07:04am
Investing in Pakistan

Investing in Pakistan

Sectors and products with the greatest potential for export growth should be identified and promoted. Published 25 Nov, 2018 07:03am
US: divided and dangerous

US: divided and dangerous

Trump has mastered the art of diversion through atrocious assertions and rhetoric. Published 11 Nov, 2018 07:03am
The China agenda

The China agenda

There is need for more vocal Chinese support to Pakistan on its core security challenges. Published 28 Oct, 2018 07:07am
The new Cold War

The new Cold War

The confrontation between the US and China is likely to escalate in words and deeds. Published 14 Oct, 2018 07:23am
Ugly face of BJP-ruled India

Ugly face of BJP-ruled India

Modi and the BJP have failed spectacularly to improve the lives of the majority of the Indian people. Updated 05 Mar, 2019 11:54am
CPEC and the ‘Great Game’

CPEC and the ‘Great Game’

The US has several tactical and strategic reasons to cooperate with China and support CPEC. Published 16 Sep, 2018 06:35am
A time of hope

A time of hope

The presumption of integrity will enhance Pakistan’s international credentials. Published 02 Sep, 2018 06:57am
Trump in the China shop

Trump in the China shop

None of America’s exercises in coercion is likely to end well. Published 19 Aug, 2018 07:20am
Democracy’s deficits

Democracy’s deficits

How ‘free’ is the ‘common’ Pakistani voter to choose qualified and honest representatives? Published 22 Jul, 2018 07:58am
The next American war

The next American war

The US will seek to exploit Iran’s economic vulnerabilities as well as ethnic and religious fissures. Published 08 Jul, 2018 07:15am
Human rights and peace

Human rights and peace

How can the first UN report on human rights in Kashmir be utilised to alleviate the people’s suffering? Updated 24 Jun, 2018 01:40pm
Normalising ties with India

Normalising ties with India

A shift in India’s strategic posture could open the door to addressing, if not fully resolving, the major issues. Published 27 May, 2018 06:59am
Confronting Iran

Confronting Iran

Pakistan’s interests may suffer in the current tensions involving the US and Iran. Updated 15 May, 2019 05:30pm
A strategic challenge

A strategic challenge

Pakistan needs to build its responses to possible scenarios it may face in a future crisis with India. Published 29 Apr, 2018 07:15am
Complex equations

Complex equations

The US-India alliance is pushing Pakistan into an even greater dependence on China. Updated 15 Apr, 2018 12:55pm
Empire strikes back

Empire strikes back

There are five areas where America’s current postures could lead to disastrous consequences. Published 01 Apr, 2018 06:49am