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The charisma endures, failures notwithstanding
This is the age of populism and populist politicians are sweeping across the world from Brazil to India and Pakistan
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Triumph of populism in Indian state elections
Results came as a surprise to many, given the economic hardships faced by the people in the post-pandemic environment
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US and Taliban need to seek mutually beneficial ties
The guilt of misappropriation becomes more glaring when one considers the dire state of Afghanistan’s economy
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Pakistan-India détente any time soon?
Pakistan’s policy towards India is designed to prolong the status quo
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20 years of Gitmo
"Guantanamo tortures left a deep scar on the conscience of humanity."
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Bulldozing legislation
Getting so many bills passed without any debate was unprecedented even in Pakistan’s broken system of governance
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PTI’s poor show in three years
Failure on multiple fronts is a consequence of misplaced priorities and absence of vision
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Recognising Taliban: is the ice melting?
Prospects for recognition would brighten up with any single initiative by any of the regional countries
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Daesh desperate to destabilise Taliban govt
Countering, eliminating such networks would depend on whether Taliban have succeeded in delivering peace to its people
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The birth of a new Afghanistan
Taliban’s success forced the US troops to retreat in ignominy and heralded the advent of a new era