Maleeha Lodhi

A national compact for 2025

A national compact for 2025

Political leaders should rise above their narrow interests to evolve a consensus on core issues. Updated 23 Dec, 2024 10:44am
Year of unmet challenges

Year of unmet challenges

Public optimism was in short supply at a time of political turmoil and economic stress. Updated 16 Dec, 2024 09:15am
Democratic backsliding

Democratic backsliding

Prospects of political stability are clouded by Pakistan’s increasing autocratisation. Updated 09 Dec, 2024 10:31am
After the showdown

After the showdown

Crushing a protest doesn’t mean establishing political stability. Updated 02 Dec, 2024 09:57am
Siege mentality

Siege mentality

Strong-arm actions do not signify a strong government. Updated 25 Nov, 2024 08:48am
The impasse persists

The impasse persists

Recent developments are not encouraging for India-Pakistan diplomatic re-engagement. Updated 18 Nov, 2024 09:41am
Bracing for Trump 2.0

Bracing for Trump 2.0

Disruptions in US policy are likely at a time when the world is already in a state of chaos. Updated 11 Nov, 2024 09:07am
Illusion of power

Illusion of power

Pakistan’s history shows no government ever secured itself by such manoeuvres as the 26th Amendment. Updated 28 Oct, 2024 09:58am
A tired superpower?

A tired superpower?

Woodward’s book reveals Biden’s advice was repeatedly ignored, yet US support for Israel remained firm. Updated 21 Oct, 2024 09:43am
Kashmir’s no to BJP

Kashmir’s no to BJP

The unmistakable message of the electoral verdict was rejection of Modi’s post-2019 actions. Updated 14 Oct, 2024 09:11am
Averting a catastrophe

Averting a catastrophe

The fate of the Middle East hangs in the balance with Iran and Israel set on a collision course. Updated 07 Oct, 2024 09:53am
A dangerous moment

A dangerous moment

Iran will face a predicament if Israel, which ordered its troops to be ready for a ground offensive in Lebanon, crosses another red line. Updated 30 Sep, 2024 09:17am
Fatal distraction

Fatal distraction

This may seem like a rerun of an old movie but it heightens risks for the country’s stability. Updated 23 Sep, 2024 12:00pm
Regaining global relevance

Regaining global relevance

There are no shortcuts to rebooting Pakistan’s international standing and influence. Updated 16 Sep, 2024 09:23am
Confront and engage

Confront and engage

Neither Trump nor Harris will want a collision course with China even as they intensify competition. Updated 09 Sep, 2024 09:15am
Foreign policy adrift

Foreign policy adrift

It is ad hoc, reactive and spasmodic and lacks any vision or strategic direction. Updated 02 Sep, 2024 09:30am
Lasting legacy

Lasting legacy

The consequences of policies aimed at building an ‘informal empire’ still haunt the Middle East. Updated 19 Aug, 2024 09:04am
Raising the stakes

Raising the stakes

If Israel believes military aggression and its assassination strategy will weaken the Palestinian armed resistance, it is utterly mistaken. Updated 12 Aug, 2024 09:43am