Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Simon Mohsin

Political and international affairs analyst
Tue, 12 Sep 23

Political and international affairs analyst

Pakistan's nuclear capacity could bring about catastrophic consequences

Diplomacy

Tue, 15 Oct 24

Pakistan's nuclear capacity could bring about catastrophic consequences

Pakistan is a large Muslim country, is strategically located, and has nuclear weapons. Experts debate whether these weapons' safety is under reasonable control. Some people are worried that by 2030, Pakistan might have the third-largest number of nuclear weapons in the world. This makes some Western countries, especially the United States, worried. There are also allegations that some people in Pakistan might support extremist groups. Some of these groups have even said they want to use nuclear weapons if they get them. People wonder if these groups think it is okay to use nuclear weapons based on their religious beliefs.

Iran - Israel War?

Diplomacy

Fri, 4 Oct 24

Iran - Israel War?

Iran launched an unprecedented ballistic missile attack on Israel. Iran targeted military facilities, including Dimona, where Israel's nuclear weapons facility is. The Israeli military has acknowledged that some of its airbases were hit in the ballistic missile attacks but underscored that the air force remains functional.

Sri Lanka's New President - A Shift in Politics and Geopolitics

Diplomacy

Wed, 25 Sep 24

Sri Lanka's New President - A Shift in Politics and Geopolitics

Sri Lankans elected Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake as their new president, hoping that he will deliver on his pledge to fight corruption and bolster a fragile economic recovery following Sri Lanka's worst financial crisis in decades. Dissanayake beat incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe and opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, and he did so without having any political lineage. This was the country's first election since its economy buckled in 2022 under a severe foreign exchange shortage, unable to pay for imports of essentials. Protests forced then-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee and later resign.

In Hezbollah-Israel Conflict, Palestine is the Ultimate Casualty

Diplomacy

Thu, 29 Aug 24

In Hezbollah-Israel Conflict, Palestine is the Ultimate Casualty

Israel and Hezbollah again returned from the brink of an all-out war against each other. The two pulled back after an exchange of heavy fire this Sunday. The situation raised stark fears for the region getting embroiled in another war, while Gaza continues to be a victim of a live genocide. Regional tensions remain high. The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel is decades old, and it is likely to only escalate in the future. The two began the near-daily strikes and counterstrikes along the Israel-Lebanon border shortly after Israel began its genocide on Gaza. Since their recent mutual onslaught, global and regional actors have become active in containing the situation, and it seems they have succeeded for now. However, it is only a matter of time before these two engage in another escalation against each other.

Resist any incident that violates civil rights and personal freedom

Politics and Bureaucracy

Mon, 19 Aug 24

Resist any incident that violates civil rights and personal freedom

"Stop, stop… didn’t I tell you to stop?" "What’s the matter, brother?" asked the man in surprise. He turned to look at the voice that had rudely ordered him to stop and saw a young man charging at him with a stick in hand. Behind him were a few more men. As they approached, they demanded, "Where are you going?" The man was even more surprised by the question. Who were they to ask such a question? He responded, "Who are you? Why does it matter to you where I go?" This response didn’t sit well with them. They cursed at him and grabbed him by the collar, threatening him. "We’re with the ruling party. We’re from the student wing. Where’s your phone? Show me your phone!" One of them then snatched his mobile phone from his pocket. When he protested, he was further harassed and physically assaulted. Then one of them, holding his phone, said, "Unlock it! You’re one of the quota protesters! We’ll know if you’re involved with the movement by looking at your phone."

Mongla Port Management Only Prudent Business Decision, Not Geopolitics

Industry

Sat, 3 Aug 24

Mongla Port Management Only Prudent Business Decision, Not Geopolitics

India has secured operational rights for the Mongla port terminal in Bangladesh, which is touted as a 'strategic' win over China. This move is seen as an attempt to limit Beijing's regional influence. The Mongla port will be managed by Indian Port Global Limited (IPGL), a private limited union government company under the administrative control of India's Ministry of Shipping.