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WHAT IS THE COLD START DOCTRINE AND WHY PAKISTAN IS “SHIT SCARED” OF IT

1. The Strategic Paralysis of Rawalpindi By the end of 2025, the way things work in South Asia’s geopolitical landscape changed a lot. This major shift was mainly caused by a deep change in how the Indian military thinks and plans its operations. The long-standing strategic balance between India and Pakistan was, for many years, …

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Trump’s Panama Canal Ambition: The Anatomy of Power, Sovereignty, and Global Infrastructure Politics

By Prof. Habib Al Badawi Introduction In the intricate tapestry of contemporary global politics, Donald Trump’s provocative demands regarding the Panama Canal illuminate a fascinating convergence of personal ambition, economic opportunism, and raw power politics. His unprecedented declaration that this crucial waterway must be “returned” to American control, coupled with pointed accusations about Panama’s “excessive” …

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From Banana Republics Dictatorships to the Democratic Washington D.C.:  Familial Influence and the Biden-Trump Paradigm in U.S. Governance

By Habib Al-Badawi The American democratic experiment is at a crossroads, where the luminous ideals of representative governance are being evaluated by forces that blur the line between personal privilege and public service. Long considered a model of institutional stability and meritocracy, the United States now confronts challenges that strike at the heart of its …

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Tim Walz and the Labyrinth of U.S.-China Relations: A Kaleidoscopic Analysis

By Professor Habib Al-Badawi The selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the running mate for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has ignited a nuanced and complex discourse on the future of U.S.-China relations. Walz’s rich tapestry of experiences in China—from his formative years as a young teacher in Foshan to his numerous forays into …

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Monetary Power Play:

Trump’s Bid to Reshape the Federal Reserve and Its Future By Professor Habib Al-Badawi Introduction: The Federal Reserve’s Critical Role The Federal Reserve, as the central bank of the United States, plays a pivotal role in shaping the economic landscape. Entrusted with the dual mandate of controlling inflation and maximizing employment, the Fed’s decisions on …

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The Challenge of Affordable Housing and Infrastructure Services for Migrant Workers In Urban Areas :

Challenge for Vision India@2047 By Manoj Kumar Chaudhary According to Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2020-21, released by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the total migration rate in India was 28.9% and in rural was 26.5%. Out of the total migrant persons, around 10.8% persons were migrated due to employment related reasons.  The …

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The Impact and Legacy of U.S. Government Shutdowns: Navigating Fiscal Turbulence

By Professor Habib Al-Badawi The United States has recently found itself grappling with its 22nd government shutdown in the past 50 years, an alarming trend that is escalating in frequency. This latest crisis emerged just four months after the nation narrowly avoided a catastrophic default on its financial obligations. As the world’s largest economy teeters …

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