By Rana Danish Nisar The changing nature of power in the world makes clear that the limits on U.S. military power globally are being revealed in the conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The original anticipation that this war would be a…

By Rana Danish Nisar Wars, treaties and conflict dominate world history. History can provide valuable insights into why global relations operate in a way that they do. Realism, a perspective on international relations, focuses on an understanding of power as a main driver…

By Rana Danish Nisar Why would a nation want to be part of the China-Russia bloc? The questions of both China and Russia are similar. Why would someone want to form an alliance with either nation?  When contemplating these two questions, I am…

By Rana Danish Nisar Policies regarding breast cancer have been discussed in Pakistan but evidence-based, promptly implemented solutions are not easily available. This letter outlines urgent actions for the government to take to address the widespread breast cancer crisis in Pakistan as it…

By Rana Danish Nisar Witnessing USSR’s deployment of medium-range (MRBM) (nuclear-capable) missiles at Cuba, via U.S. aerial reconnaissance and satellite imagery taken on October 14, 1962, United States Intelligence alerted the National Security Advisor and President John F. Kennedy immediately.  Consequently, President Kennedy…

By Rana Danish Nisar The world is not ruled by laws or moral judgment for example the strong and the weak; a lion does not receive condemnation for killing a deer, nor does a whale get moral judgement for eating smaller fish -…

By Rana Danish Nisar By following the famous quote “There are no permanent friends or enemies in International Relations but the permanent Interests”, Global politics has witnessed that the relationships between states are surely based on their national interests.  The shifting of alliances,…

By Rana Danish Nisar Originally, diplomatic persuasion placed powers in the hands of emissaries and needful proclamations; in today’s world, this happens on-screen.  Countries, unhappy with the silent calculations of alliances and treaties, have taken to the big screen to manipulate perceptions, stoke…

By Rana Danish Nisar While strategic rivalry has shaped much of the contemporary international landscape, China’s rise as a global power is characterized not by war, territorial occupation, or imperial control, but by influence without invasion, including hegemony without territory or empire. This…