by Azka Ali | Aug 17, 2025 | Global Affairs
As the COVID-19 era recedes, global momentum is growing for a legally binding WHO Pandemic Treaty—intended to reinforce preparedness and cooperation in future health crises. As of mid-2025, negotiations are underway, but key fault lines have emerged: national...
by Azka Ali | Aug 16, 2025 | Global Affairs
In recent years, political scientists have sounded the alarm on a “democracy recession” — a sustained global decline in liberal democratic governance. This trend is marked by the erosion of institutional checks and balances, curtailment of press freedoms,...
by Azka Ali | Aug 15, 2025 | Terrorism
Fitna-al-Khawarij (FAK) markets its project as an “Islamic” alternative to Pakistan’s constitutional order—promising swift justice, security, and moral clarity. The record in areas it has controlled or influenced tells a different story. Across former FATA districts...
by Azka Ali | Aug 14, 2025 | Global Affairs
Rapid breakthroughs in synthetic biology and gene editing—such as CRISPR and AI-assisted genome design—have fundamentally altered the biosciences landscape. While these technologies hold vast promise for healthcare and sustainability, they also raise profound risks....
by Azka Ali | Aug 13, 2025 | Information Warfare
In the 19th century, colonial powers controlled ports, railways, and natural resources to shape the destinies of entire nations. In the 21st century, a new form of control is emerging — one that does not require warships or military bases, but servers, algorithms, and...
