With the expansion of BRICS round the corner, China is expected to exploit BRICSâ economic potential to advance its national interest, guided by Chinese characteristics-- Â autocratic, hegemonic, and expansionist-- to enlarge its sphere of influence in a competitive world order.
It is evident that, the most prosperous UN member state, i.e. the US, is not inclined to augment the UNRWAâs finances, notwithstanding the lead humanitarian role being played by the UNRWA in Gaza and the West Bank. Countries like India and those from the European Union, should step in as even-handedly as possible and induce a change in the stance of the major donor countries towards UNRWA and its activities. A debilitated UNRWA will only increase the misery of the Palestinians.
As the cases of disappearances continue to rise in Balochistan, there is a hardening of sentiments among the Baloch people which is likely to intensify as the state agencies continue to trample on the legitimate aspirations of the people. The insurgency in Balochistan is likely to gain further legitimacy if this state of affairs is allowed to perpetuate in the name of containing secessionism.
The demands involving royalty from electricity generation courtesy Diamer-Bhasha dam, making electricity available to the people of G-B and share of the people in the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will continue to agitate the minds of the people in the region, especially because denial of their rights years, despite clear instructions from the judiciary, has sparked a sense of rebellion among them. Authorities in Pakistan can only ignore their genuine demands at their own peril.
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Expanding BRICS in the Shadow of China: Hegemony with Chinese Characteristics!
Shraddha Rishi, Ajay Kumar Mishra
With the expansion of BRICS round the corner, China is expected to exploit BRICSâ economic potential to advance its national interest, guided by Chinese characteristics-- Â autocratic, hegemonic, and expansionist-- to enlarge its sphere of influence in a competitive world order.
A Debilitated UNRWA will only Increase the Misery of the Palestinians
Gautam Sen
It is evident that, the most prosperous UN member state, i.e. the US, is not inclined to augment the UNRWAâs finances, notwithstanding the lead humanitarian role being played by the UNRWA in Gaza and the West Bank. Countries like India and those from the European Union, should step in as even-handedly as possible and induce a change in the stance of the major donor countries towards UNRWA and its activities. A debilitated UNRWA will only increase the misery of the Palestinians.
âMarch Beyond Silenceâ from Turbat to Islamabad: Baloch Women Taking Islamabad by Storm
Poorva Vyas
As the cases of disappearances continue to rise in Balochistan, there is a hardening of sentiments among the Baloch people which is likely to intensify as the state agencies continue to trample on the legitimate aspirations of the people. The insurgency in Balochistan is likely to gain further legitimacy if this state of affairs is allowed to perpetuate in the name of containing secessionism.
Rumblings in Gilgit-Baltistan: Demands for Autonomy Gathering Momentum
Syed Ahmed Ali Shah
The demands involving royalty from electricity generation courtesy Diamer-Bhasha dam, making electricity available to the people of G-B and share of the people in the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will continue to agitate the minds of the people in the region, especially because denial of their rights years, despite clear instructions from the judiciary, has sparked a sense of rebellion among them. Authorities in Pakistan can only ignore their genuine demands at their own peril.