It is now an appropriate time to revisit relations with neighbours with region in the midst of transformative moment.

A narrative based on self-denial can never be a prescription for dealing with the Taliban or other militant groups.

The strategic community is divided on whether the Nuclear Security Summit should have also included global disarmament

Can the two sides work out a permanent peace deal without the government compromising on sovereignty?

The current leadership is unaware that when it shows weakness, it sleepwalks the country into dangerous situations.

We need more rational relationship with Afghanistan, Iran, Saudi, feasible only if we pursue policies strengthening us

The current political leadership hardly meets our expectations, considering it returned to power with a heavy mandate.

Creeping isolation of Pakistan has strengthened reactionary forces, in turn, promoted skewed worldview among people.

India and Pakistan's role during the pre- and post-withdrawal period of US forces from Afghanistan will be critical.

Education alone will not reverse our continued decline into chaos and stupor, but surely, it will play a major role.