Who Gets to Build the Future?
Dario Amodei wants two very different things to be true at once. He wants the world to believe that cheap, open-weight AI is a public good that deserves to spread freely. And
Today: Jul 29, 2026
How Pakistan Turned Its Courts Against Its Own People
In Pakistan, the courts were supposed to be the last line of defense against power. A new report shows how thoroughly that line has been erased. There is a particular kind of
America at 250: Toast the Past, Test the Future
America turned 250 with fireworks in the sky, storms on the horizon, and a political argument in the middle of the celebration. That is not a contradiction. It is the most American
The Pakistan-Afghanistan Spiral
South Asia is slipping toward a second front in a wider regional war, and Washington is looking the other way. Over the past week, Pakistan and Afghanistan have traded their most ferocious
Pakistan’s War With Afghanistan is a Crisis of Its Own Making
Islamabad’s declaration of ‘open war’ masks a deeper reckoning: the militants threatening Pakistan today were nurtured by its own intelligence apparatus. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared this week that his country
Bombs Over Borders: Pakistan’s Deadly Ramadan Strikes on Afghan Innocents
The recent overnight airstrikes by Pakistan on Afghan territory, which the Taliban government reports killed and wounded dozens of civilians, including women and children, represent a grave violation of international norms and
Breaking the ‘Woke’ Cartel: DeSantis’ Accreditor Could Redefine (or Rupture) Higher Ed
The emergence of the Commission for Public Higher Education (CPHE), spearheaded by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and backed by university systems in red states like Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and
A NATO Overhaul and the Ghosts of Past Withdrawals
The Trump administration’s push to reset NATO, internally dubbed a “return to factory settings”, marks a pivotal moment for the transatlantic alliance and America’s global posture. As reported by POLITICO, Washington is
17 Years Prison for a Tweet – The Price of Truth in Today’s Pakistan
The recent verdict delivered by Judge Afzal Majoka’s sessions court in Islamabad represents a stark and alarming escalation in Pakistan’s crackdown on dissent. Prominent human rights lawyer and activist Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir
No Trust, No Troops: Israel’s Blunt Rejection of Pakistan’s Gaza Role
In the evolving landscape of Middle East diplomacy, U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, unveiled in September 2025, represents a bold attempt to resolve one of the world’s most intractable conflicts.
Oil, Power and the Price of Regime Change in Venezuela
The Trump administration’s overture to U.S. oil companies over Venezuela is being framed as a long-overdue chance for American firms to reclaim what was taken from them decades ago. But stripped of
Pakistan’s Arms Deal with Libya: A Reckless Gamble That Undermines Global Stability
Pakistan has reportedly inked a $4 billion arms deal with the Libyan National Army (LNA), led by the controversial warlord Khalifa Haftar. This agreement, brokered during a visit by Pakistan’s Chief of
India’s New Power Play in the Middle East and Africa While Washington Watches Closely
India’s recent diplomatic push into Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman, with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit from December 15-18, 2025, reveals a strategic realignment that prioritizes energy security, African influence, and
