Khurram Husain

2 weeks ago | dawn.com | Khurram Husain

AT the time of writing, the sounds of war drums are hard and heavy, but it is as yet uncertain whether kinetic conflict will break out between India and Pakistan, and if it does, what shape and form it will take. While military experts debate the questions arising from kinetic conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, it is worth pointing out that much of what India actually wants out of this whole affair has already been obtained. And that is an exit from the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).

3 weeks ago | dawn.com | Khurram Husain

THE system is now under mounting pressure and has run into an entirely unnecessary impasse. The ‘system’ here consists of the unique configuration of power that emerged from the tainted elections of February 2024. In this configuration, everybody has been given just enough of a slice of power to obtain their buy-in, but not enough for any of them to become spoilers.

3 weeks ago | dawn.com | Khurram Husain

Donald Trump is about to learn that the world is a lot bigger than he imagined, and the stick he is trying to wield to bring it to kneel before him, a lot smaller. More than the tariffs themselves, the erratic nature of his decision-making, his mercurial temperament and the rough treatment he has meted out to friends, allies and enemies alike will have the most lasting impact on America’s position in the world.

3 weeks ago | htsyndication.com | Khurram Husain

Nepal, April 18 -- How should Pakistan choose between the US and China? So far, a choice has not been foisted upon us, but the time is coming when it will be. Before that time arrives, it is a good idea to devote some structured thinking to the matter and be prepared to act. Not too long ago, a piece of advice was offered by Hina Rabbani Khar, one-time minister of state for finance and foreign minister of the country and an otherwise very smart individual whose words deserve to be taken seriously.

3 weeks ago | kathmandupost.com | Khurram Husain

How should Pakistan choose between the US and China? So far, a choice has not been foisted upon us, but the time is coming when it will be. Before that time arrives, it is a good idea to devote some structured thinking to the matter and be prepared to act. Not too long ago, a piece of advice was offered by Hina Rabbani Khar, one-time minister of state for finance and foreign minister of the country and an otherwise very smart individual whose words deserve to be taken seriously.