Contact us

By Dr Burhan ul Haq Hashmi

 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Understanding Middle East Dynamics: Current Trends and Recent Developments

By Dr Burhan ul Haq Hashmi
Image
 Understanding Middle East Dynamics: Current Trends and Recent Developments Many world regions have been in geopolitical interest for long. This is due to quite a number of factors, which are complex historical, cultural, and political interactions. Nowadays, this part of the world has become even more contentious by raising many issues due to changing alliances, continuing or spiking conflicts, and new threats. Let's look into the current state of affairs in the Middle East, including dealing with the key issues, and the latest updates shaping the region. Key Issues in the Middle East Dynamics Israel-Palestine:  Probably, the most longstanding and contentious issue in the whole region is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The recent violence, new settlement expansions in the West Bank, and disputes over Jerusalem have played their parts in fanning the flames. New flare-ups in Gaza again brought to the fore the humanitarian crisis faced by Palestinians and the difficult political co
Read more

India-Pakistan Relations: Are We on the Brink of War?

By Dr Burhan ul Haq Hashmi
Image
India-Pakistan Relations  Are We on the Brink of War? Relations between India and Pakistan have always carried an element of tension and conflict with each other, besides being cyclical in their efforts at talks. Of late, there have been numerous reasons that affect this relationship like territorial disputes, terrorism, political changes, and regional developments. With the current state, it is a tricky situation, and questions arise whether there is a possibility of war from these nuclear-armed neighbour. Historical Perspective True understanding of India-Pakistan relations today must involve looking at historical context. They have fought multiple wars, mainly over the region of Kashmir, since British India divided into two separate nations in 1947. The Line of Control, dividing Indian-administered and Pakistani-administered Kashmir, is currently a hotbed of military clashes and civilian casualties. Cross-border tensions have lately risen over the matters of establishing militant gr
Read more

One Year from Hamas Attack on Israel: Review and Lessons

By Dr Burhan ul Haq Hashmi
Image
 One Year from Hamas Attack on Israel: Review and Lessons October 7, 2023. Everywhere, there seemed to be a sense of gloom; this was one year since the recent major attack by Hamas in Israel was launched, killing thousands of victims, increasing tensions between the regions involved. The day reminds everyone how complex the conflict dynamics between Israel and Palestine have become and how things have gone bad. A Year of Turmoil The attack, which killed so many civilians and military personnel, shocked the world and escalated an already dangerous situation. Right after the attack was followed by a wave of violence, retaliatory attacks, and a humanitarian crisis that deeply scarred Israelis and Palestinians. For so many, the anniversary brings painful memories and a renewed questioning about the hard-won years of struggle for peace. Human Impact Since the attack, communities and families have suffered from their losses. It has been the time of torn families as well as the harming of ind
Read more