Democracy: A Different Model?
It may not be believed, but even China holds elections, although in a markedly different manner, when compared to those of democratic countries… There is hardly any tension or enthusiasm […]
Historical Dialectics?
“That since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed…” Incidentally, this is what is written […]
An Escape To…
He was seen leaving for an unknown destination, deftly dodging the Red Army, in a dark March night, six decades ago! He hardly had any idea what lay ahead… the […]
Tryst With Trust, Treaties & Terrorism
Well, it seems that the Indian Ministry of External Affairs is not at all happy, as China has, once more, blocked the designation of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a […]
Causal Casualties…
The year 1963… it was the month of September when India had just lost the war (not just another skirmish) against China! This defeat had damaged the then Indian Prime […]
Allies & Adversaries…
Dr Jiong Gong – the Professor of Economics at University of International Business & Economics, Beijing – recently delivered a speech on Sino-American relations at a conference organised by Frankfurt-based […]
An (Ass)ignment To (Ass)ist
Pakistan has been experiencing a steady decline in its foreign exchange reserves. There is also a marked increase in its debt burden… Pakistan had accepted China’s loan offer of USD […]
The Chairman & The Prophet
It seems that China is gearing up for another Cultural Revolution, as the Asian giant plans to launch a five-year plan in order to introduce the Chinese version of Islam! The […]
CPEC, Secrecy &…
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is basically a collection of infrastructure projects that are currently under construction throughout Pakistan. Both Beijing and Islamabad have claimed that the ongoing projects are […]
Boundless Ocean Of Politics 