Opinion By| Farooq Ah Lone The core fact of realism theory in international relations that "Power drives the behaviour and actions of a state" has proven right in all times. Nations act to seek...
Opinion by| Farooq Ah Lone Will the state of Saudi Arabia recognize Israel? This question continues to spark debate among political and intellectual circles across the Gulf region. As the shadow of...
Opinion by| Afreen Manzoor "If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman." Margaret Thatcher This quote captures the essence of women’s capabilities and the...
By| Farooq Ahmad Lone Among the various crises of the 21st century, the climate change crisis is the greatest and most dangerous. No matter which country you live in, you have to face and fight the...
Opinion By| Farooq Ahmad Lone The voyage of the boat Madleen, carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, has reignited global attention on the power of civil resistance against state-imposed blockades. On...
In Kashmir and beyond, the fight over the hijab isn’t about freedom, it’s about who gets to define it. For many Muslim women, modesty is not a surrender, but a stand. What does it mean to be...
Opinion by| Farooq Ahmad Lone In his famous book The Clash of Civilizations, Samuel Huntington argues that major conflicts of the 21st century will occur between civilizations. While he does...
By| Farooq Ahmad Lone On 23 May, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declared, "Nearly the entire population of Gaza is facing the risk of famine," adding that Palestinians in Gaza are enduring...
By| Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi The gate creaked as I pushed it open, a familiar groan that stirred the air like a sigh from the past. I’d come to the village for milk, a simple errand, but the...
By| Farooq Ahmad Lone As the sayings "Knowledge is power" and "Knowledge is light" both indicate, there is a strong bond between education and power. Education is not only about academic literacy or...
