Paradigm ShiftMaskirovka, A Russian Military Strategy—Is the Element of Surprise Still Relevant? Maskirovka has always been an elusive term, often times used crudely at any Russian perceived act, but there is more depth, complexity, and meaning to ma...

Paradigm ShiftProvincial Power Up: Analyzing the Devolution of Power in Pakistan In Pakistan, the shifting patterns of political and military rules have had profound effects on the development of grassroots democracy, including on the form and design...

Paradigm ShiftInflection Point Ep. 2: Decoding the Privatization Policy with Dr. Sadiq Ali In the 2nd episode of our interview series, 'Inflection Point,' we introduce you to Dr. Sadiq Ali, an experienced civil engineer who has lead multiple infrastr...

Paradigm ShiftBJP’s Financial Power: A Pakistani Perspective BJP is gearing up to be elected for the third time. As the 2024 Lok Sabha elections roll around, it is a need of the hour for Pakistanis to truly grasp the enormity of this party, its influ...

Paradigm ShiftMeet the Indus River Dolphin: The National Aquatic Mammal of Pakistan The Indus River dolphin, often confused with the Ganges River dolphin, is an endangered freshwater mammal. With a distinct long snout and stocky body, it has adapted...

Paradigm ShiftDemocracy in Peril: India’s 2024 Lok Sabha Elections & Modi’s Assured Return The 18th Lok Sabha elections in India are expected to be won by the incumbent Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. However, conce...

Paradigm ShiftWhat Caused the Sierra Leone Civil War (1991–2002): Greed or Grievances? When it comes to civil wars, the causes are often categorized into two types: those driven by greed and those driven by grievances. Rabbia Saeed applies this deba...

Paradigm ShiftGlobal Institutions and International Agreements on Climate Change The issue of climate change is caused by anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions from activities such as the use of fossil fuels and agriculture, and natural sources such...

Paradigm ShiftTales from the Steppes: The Presence of Muslims & Islam in Russia The history of the Muslim communities in Russia dates farther back than the collapse of the Soviet Union. This article delves into the rich heritage of Islamic tradi...

Paradigm ShiftThe Iran-Israel War: A False Front of Power The Iran-Israel war has been making headlines in April, and rightly so—the fear of a WWIII happening has the world glued to screens now, more than ever before. Lt Gen (R) Tariq Khan has a diff...