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Dollar, Yuan, and Future of Petrocurrency: The Impact of Oil Politics on South Asia
Global oil politics today are creating political and economic allegiances that are reminiscent of the Cold War era. Russia, China, the United States, and the Middle East have created a global Petro-bloc which is highly politicized, with all parties trying…
The Nupur Sharma Episode: India’s Public Diplomacy and GCC Relations
Last month, India faced a diplomatic quagmire when Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal, spokespersons of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), made incendiary remarks on Prophet Muhammad in a TV debate and a social media post. The comments sparked international…
Is Recognizing Israel a Viable Option for Pakistan?
At the recent World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s remarks about his positive experience meeting a group of Pakistani-Americans created political uproar in Pakistan. After his revelations, state broadcaster Pakistan Television fired Pakistani journalist Ahmed Qureshi,…