Author: Saad Burney
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Gender Equality in Pakistan: Destruction of Foundations
Gender equality in Pakistan remains a distant dream, hindered by societal conservatism, discriminatory practices, and misinterpretations of religion. From the tragic cases of Zainab Ansari and Noor Muqaddam to systemic issues like child marriages and inheritance disputes, women face exploitation and violence masked as tradition. With 55% of women illiterate and minimal representation in decision-making,…
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Stability-Instability Paradox; Post-Nuclearization Era of Pakistan and India
Stability-Instability Paradox The Stability-Instability Paradox is a concept in the realm of nuclear deterrence theory which suggests that the presence of nuclear weapons can stabilize the overall strategic relationship between nuclear-armed states. However, it can also encourage them to engage in lower-level conflicts, confident that a full-scale nuclear war is unlikely due to the deterrence…
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Nuclear Diplomacy: Case Study of Cuban Missile Crisis – 1962
Nuclear Diplomacy/ op-ed/ 20-june-2024 In October 1962, two superpowers of the world, the US and the Soviet Union, confronted each other politically and militarily. It was a thirteen-day standoff during the Cold War. The US uncovered the Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba which initiated the 1962 crisis. After going through various options, US President John…