Hannan Hussain
Writer and author.
On countering terror, Sweden is rightly on the ropes
Sweden has no big choice but to own up to the reality that it is impossible for Turkiye to look the other way when militants are readily encouraged, and headway is denied through state support.
Tightening the screws on the occupation
Now, with the UN Security Council weighing in on the Palestinian issue independently, Pakistan – a vocal supporter of the Palestinian who called out "Israel’s" sanctions – can translate its principled position into tangible leverage that helps facilitate Palestine’s quest for statehood.
Kishida’s G7 tour won’t break new ground
As president of the G7 this year, Japan will be tested to lead consensus on pressing issues. But as Kishida’s stops in Rome and Paris suggest, a warped sense of Japanese national security keeps global leadership at bay.
Can Washington be trusted to cooperate with China?
The insights came at a time when tense diplomatic provocations from the US have held its foreign policy credibility hostage, weakening the case for credible engagement.
The case against US interference in the South China Sea
The US is exerting great effort in stoking problems in the South China Sea, specifically between China and the Philippines, and is keen on subverting the rules-based order in the region, which also means setting up artificial barriers to maritime peacebuilding between Beijing and Manila.
Governance reform and Pakistan: does climate financing offer a chance?
One of the financial constraints facing Pakistan is its structural dependency on international financial organizations, such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
U.S. exploitation of Africa knows no limits
When Biden claims that the U.S. is focused on “priorities that matter most to Africa,” it must first take responsibility for its own doublespeak on Africa.
Trade frictions laid bare
The IRA was driven by the goal of getting U.S. climate commitments in line with domestic expectations, but it ends up revealing the full extent of future frictions with Europe.
The real determinants of US-China defense engagement
History is also a valuable guide. For over fifteen years, defense policy coordination between Beijing and China has been a constant in relations, and has left the door open to working-level engagement between militaries.