For both al Qaeda & IS, social networks became handy recruiting devices for converting the disgruntled to their cause

Political reform aimed at bringing the young into the system is also important for reducing the appeal of extremism

China is now world’s largest economy having overtaken the US when the national outputs of the 2 countries are measured

The large investment planned by China in Pakistan also serves to maintain country’s faltering rate of economic growth

The institutional battle is on & the capital-short countries like Pakistan can take advantage of resulting competition

Economic compulsions and personal preferences have played a big role in the making of Pakistan’s external relations

Unfortunately, under Modi, India-Pakistan relations are not likely to improve

Kabul & Islamabad must recognise that growing rivalry between Beijing &Washington has given rise to a new ‘great game’

Develop a better appreciation in Pakistan for the Afghan views about their current situation is important

The drone programme violating the territory of sovereign nations will remain at the centre of the debate in Pakistan