Author: KASWAR KLASRA

Visionary Leadership: Dr. Nasir Mehmood’s strategy to tackle youth disillusionment through engagement and education reform. Global Impact: How his initiative is praised from Washington to Geneva as a model for resilience and critical thinking. Supportive Leadership: The pivotal roles of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and the Chief Secretary of Punjab in driving educational transformation. Real Change: Concrete outcomes, from a drop in drug-related incidents to renewed purpose among students inspired by patriotism and ethical values. Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan—In a modest office nestled in the rugged terrains of southern Punjab, Dr. Nasir Mehmood Bashir, the Commissioner of DG Khan…

China-US Harmonized Trade Policies: Align tariffs and investment screening across USMCA nations to prevent loopholes for Chinese goods and investments. Stronger Regional Supply Chains: Boost critical industries like EVs, semiconductors, and clean energy to reduce reliance on Chinese imports. Enforcement of Standards: Improve compliance with labor, environmental, and ethical trade practices to enhance North America’s competitiveness. Strategic Resilience Planning: Develop joint trade emergency protocols to mitigate disruptions and build long-term economic stability. The dynamics of global trade are undergoing profound shifts. With the United States ramping up efforts to de-risk its economic ties to China, the focus has turned to…

International outcry over Pakistan’s military trials of civilians for May 9 riots. U.S. and EU urge Pakistan to ensure fair trials, citing ICCPR violations. Sentencing of 25 PTI supporters sparks concerns over judicial independence. Possible economic fallout as EU warns of GSP+ trade status review. In a turn of events that has sent ripples through global human rights circles, the sentencing of 25 Pakistani civilians by a military court for their alleged involvement in the May 9, 2023, riots has raised significant alarms. Both the United States and the European Union (EU) have expressed serious concerns about the lack of…

Iran’s Nuclear Fortifications: Tehran’s nuclear facilities are deeply buried, making conventional military strikes by regional powers insufficient. Exclusive U.S. Weaponry: Only the U.S. possesses the Massive Ordnance Penetrator capable of breaching Iran’s underground sites. Strategic Timing for Military Action: Regional and global actors see Iran’s economic and military weaknesses as a rare opportunity for intervention. Global Risks of Escalation: Military strikes on Iran could provoke retaliatory measures, igniting widespread regional instability. Amid mounting tensions over Iran’s advancing nuclear program, military experts and analysts are closely scrutinizing Israel’s ability to neutralize Tehran’s fortified nuclear infrastructure. The challenge lies not only in…

Donald Trump’s invitation to Xi Jinping symbolizes his unpredictable foreign policy and bold diplomatic overtures. The move highlights the complex and contradictory dynamics of U.S.-China relations in a new cold war era. Beijing’s measured response reflects its strategic focus on long-term global competition. The invitation raises questions about Trump’s approach to allies, adversaries, and economic decoupling efforts. The dynamics of U.S.-China relations under Donald Trump have always been a mix of confrontation, unpredictability, and occasional olive branches. But nothing captures the contradictions in Trump’s foreign policy better than his invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his second inauguration…

resident-elect Donald Trump criticized Ukraine’s use of US-supplied missiles for strikes in Russian territory, calling it “crazy” and escalating tensions. Trump hinted at a potential shift in US policy towards Ukraine but remained vague on specific plans. European leaders and Ukrainian officials fear reduced US support under Trump’s administration. Biden’s lifting of the missile-use ban was driven by Russia’s deployment of North Korean troops, intensifying the conflict. In a move that has sent shockwaves through Europe and Ukraine, US president-elect Donald Trump strongly criticized Ukraine’s use of US-supplied missiles to conduct strikes deep into Russian territory. Speaking in an interview…

The Biden administration conducted a groundbreaking test of a new anti-ballistic missile system, marking a significant leap in U.S. defense technology. The Aegis Guam System successfully intercepted a ballistic missile, signaling a robust defense posture in the Indo-Pacific amid rising U.S.-China tensions. Defense analysts warn of supply chain bottlenecks and limited interceptor stockpiles, posing challenges to sustained missile defense capabilities. China’s expanding influence in the South Pacific, coupled with its growing missile arsenal, intensifies the U.S.-China geopolitical rivalry. In a bold display of military might, the Biden administration has successfully tested an advanced anti-ballistic missile system, marking a pivotal moment…

Strategic Alliances: Strengthened ties with global leaders, including Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron, to foster regional stability. Conflict Resolution: Advocates for ending wars and countering terrorism in hotspots like Yemen and Syria. Economic Modernization: Leading Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to diversify the economy and reduce oil dependency. Global Influence: Positioned as a key figure in shaping Middle Eastern geopolitics and driving international collaboration. Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman is on a mission these days. Known as MBS in the White House as well Europe’s power corridors, he is undoubtedly the most powerful person in the Middle east who has single…

Analyze the potential trajectory of U.S.-China relations under a second Trump administration. Understand the role of domestic reform and allied collaboration in countering Beijing. Explore key economic, technological, and security strategies to mitigate China’s influence. Examine China’s likely responses and strategic maneuvers to a renewed Trump presidency. Predicting the approach a potential second Trump administration might take toward China—and how Beijing could respond—is fraught with uncertainty. During his first term, Donald Trump’s preference for transactional diplomacy often clashed with his team’s more competitive and hardline stance. This tension is likely to persist. Yet the most pressing question remains: Can the…

On the morning of September 15, 2024, I boarded Malaysian Airlines flight MH165 from Doha to Kuala Lumpur. The flight was routine at first, with passengers settling into their seats as the plane departed promptly at 8:05 AM. Like many others, I expected an uneventful journey. However, an hour into the flight, an unexpected medical emergency unfolded that would change the atmosphere of the entire flight and leave a lasting impression on me. As we flew over the vast expanse of the Middle East, the passenger seated a few rows ahead of me in economy class started to show signs…