Why defeating the Islamic State is necessary

Summary by Charles Krauthammer, The Daily Star Baghdad called President Barack Obama’s bluff and he came through. With the support of U.S. airstrikes, Iraqi and Kurdish forces have retaken the Mosul dam. In following through, Obama demonstrated three things: the effectiveness of even limited U.S. power, the vulnerability of the […]

Pakistani Ruler’s conflicting National and Business interests

Pakistani Ruler’s conflicting National and Business interests  By Sabena Siddiqi The Sharif’s business interests in India have resulted in extra-ordinary negative repercussions for Pakistan’s security. Businessmen close to them are also pursuing Indian businesses with gusto not caring about fair or foul. There are various business ventures being initiated by PML-N, […]