Tag: Afghanistan
The US- Pakistan Relationship
Spearhead Analysis – 06.12.2017
By Hira A. Shafi
Senior Research Analyst, Spearhead Research
The Pakistan-US ties are once again in an uncertain position. The core differences remain over the...
Trump: “Sticks and stones may break my bones…” – Part 2
Spearhead Analysis – 02.11.2017
By Syed Murtaza Zaidi
Research Analyst, Spearhead Research
Trump: “Sticks and stones may break my bones…” - Part 1
“…but words can never hurt me”
During the 2016...
Trump: “Sticks and stones may break my bones…” – Part 1
Spearhead Analysis – 02.11.2017
By Syed Murtaza Zaidi
Research Analyst, Spearhead Research
Trump: “Sticks and stones may break my bones…” - Part 2
Taking a look back at all the men...
Trump’s Afghan Policy
Spearhead Analysis – 19.09.2017
By Shirin Naseer
Research Analyst, Spearhead Research
After more than six months of review and consultation, President Trump’s speech at the Fort Myer military base finally...
The US Afghan Policy divides
Spearhead Analysis – 18.08.2017
By Hira A. Shafi
Research Analyst, Spearhead Research
The US administration is currently a divided house on how to tackle the Afghanistan issue. The President’s...
Afghanistan: NUG’s fragility and tackling terrorism
Spearhead Analysis – 03.08.2017
By Hira A. Shafi
Research Analyst, Spearhead Research
Political contentions are innate to any state’s political arena. In this sense, Afghanistan is no different— various...
Re-orienting Pak-US ties
Spearhead Opinion – 01.08.2017
By Hira A. Shafi
Research Analyst, Spearhead Research
Owing to obscurity, Hegel’s philosophy comprises of diverse interpretations. A personal view—supports Hegel’s designation as a ‘mystic...
Trump’s Pakistan policy dilemma
Spearhead Opinion – 24.07.2017
By Shirin Naseer
Research Analyst, Spearhead Research
A five-member delegation led by US Senator John McCain visited Pakistan earlier this month. During the visit, Senator...
US objectives in Afghanistan: Options for Pakistan
The US strategy in Afghanistan has never indicated with any certainty the end state sought by the US and the strategy for achieving that...
The Land of Opportunities
Spearhead Analysis – 17.07.2017
By Xenia Rasul Khan Mahsud
Research Analyst, Spearhead Research
“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity” – Sun Tzu
Interesting times lie ahead of us,...