Complex global challenges
By Zulfiqar Shah Political transitions are taking place throughout the world. A wave of popular protectionism in the West against immigrations, the non-resolution of the Afghan issue, the growing challenge posed by North Korea, and the rising influence and strategic initiatives of China are features of this transition.
Help thy neighbour
By Zulfiqar Shah As the virtual capital of the region, South Asians have a special responsibility towards Nepal
A world of Sufism
By Zulfiqar Shah Sufism offers a holistic and collective approach to reducing hatred, violence, and terrorism
Forbidden questions
By Zulfiqar Shah We need to start asking questions that lead humans towards the path of finding unity in diversity
Dangerous means
By Zulfiqar Shah In conflicts, powers should avoid means with devastating long term effects like religious extremism
Relief under water
By Zulfiqar Shah South Asian countries need to join forces to effectively fight the aftermath of natural hazards
A culture of state
By Zulfiqar Shah Time to redefine ‘national interest’, which until approved by the citizentry, implies ‘state interest’
The new neutral
By Zulfiqar Shah A new ethos is needed to replace old biases, discrimination and non-neutrality in diplomacy
A full stop to the 20th century
By Zulfiqar Shah Many socio-political issues need to be resolved to complete true passage into the 21st century
Decolonising development
By Zulfiqar Shah The US, UK and Canada can play crucial roles in addressing popular demands for an inclusive Pakistani state
Colonised internally
By Zulfiqar Shah Can the citizens of former colonisers uphold their civil liberties without supporting those in their ex-colonies?
Of state and society
By Zulfiqar Shah The colonial legacy of the state apparatus is behind South Asia’s conflicts, underdevelopment and militarisation
An open letter to Hasina Wajid
By Zulfiqar Shah The Bangladesh government must be commended for bringing war criminals to justice