Malaysia’s Mahathir defeated in polls first time in 53 years. One of Asia’s most steadfast leaders, Mahathir Mohamad, a 97-year-old senior statesman of Malaysian politics, lost his parliamentary seat on Saturday. According to the nation’s electoral commission, Mahathir finished fourth in a five-way race in his long-held electorate on the tourist island of Langkawi. It […]
Day: November 19, 2022
Toxic Handshakes: How regional integration attacks sovereignty
After the Cold War, the world seems to be rapidly shifting towards democratization. Liberalization of markets has given birth to tremendous trade routes. And all these trade routes have dragged and dropped the nations into vicious cycles of interdependence and integration. In this opinion article, I will be discussing the impacts of regional integration over […]
What should we remember most from The Prince written by Machiavelli?
The major contention of Machiavelli’s most significant literary and political work is that, in order to maintain his position of power, a new prince (such as Lorenzo) must be as actively involved in politics as is practical. Because doing otherwise runs the risk of him losing touch with reality and, more crucially, the community, his […]
Sania Mirza’s new dance video amid divorce rumours amuses fans
Sania Mirza, an Indian tennis player who is currently more famous for her personal life than for her sporting prowess, has relieved the anxiety of her adoring followers by having fun while filming a commercial in which she can be seen dancing. Tennis ace from India For a few weeks, Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik’s […]
Tourism as a tool for brotherhood between Indo-Pak
Tourism is considered an important statecraft for any state, and in confronting relations between India and Pakistan, tourism could prove to be a tool for confidence-building measures. Despite having cultural and religious similarities, both states have failed to improve diplomatic relations. From the subcontinent’s partition to the present, bilateral relations between India and Pakistan have […]