A fascinating new book titled ‘Waziristan Datta Khel’, which sheds light on the history and culture of the land goes deep into its military aspect and significance. It is written by Brigadier Sajid Muzaffar Chaudhry who has worked extensively on terrorist narratives and formulation of counter-narratives, post-conflict rehabilitation and perception management. The book launched on […]
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Book Review: Malibu Rising- A broken but not beaten family
Set in 1983, Malibu Rising is the story of a dysfunctional family. Part historical fiction and part family drama, it revolves around four siblings. It is the end of summer and the Rivas are hosting their notorious annual party. The four siblings are talented and renowned in their own particular fields: one is a surfer, […]
The method in madness
The geostrategic significance of both India and Pakistan, the shared past and a bloody partition makes them bitter rivals. Almost as early as the independence, both countries maneuvered and fed into the engines of war—their militaries and intelligence organisations. Today, these competing neighbours have amassed one of the largest and sophisticated war machines to counter […]
Clearing the Fence; Book Review: Game Changer
I turned 19 on Saturday, the 29th of January ,2011 but that was the last thing on my mind when I woke up at 6:00 AM to watch Pakistan lock horns with New Zealand at Christchurch. I was fixated on the thoughts of who would lead our World Cup that was announced on 19th January. […]
Book review: Journey into Europe: Islam, Immigration, and Identity
Islam has been a living reality and a growing religion in Europe for more than a millennium. There are 15-20 million Muslims in the EU and the number is expected to increase substantially by 2025. Islam is as alien to Europe as are Judaism and Christianity, as all three creeds originated from the Middle East […]