by Criterion Quarterly | 02/06/2025 | Vol 20-Special Edition (Jun 2025), Comment, India, Kashmir, Pakistan, Security/Terrorism, South Asia
Abstract India Pakistan conflict is described as “absurd, inconceivable, and sheer stupidity” by Pakistan’s military leadership in light of the recent escalation in May 2025. This comment underscores the existential threat posed by war between two nuclear... 
by Criterion Quarterly | 29/04/2025 | Vol 20-1 (Jan/Mar 2025), Book Reviews, Pakistan
Book Title: Development Challenges of Pakistan: Constraints and Choices Author: Jamil Nasir Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Pages: 616 pages Jamil Nasir’s book, ‘Development Challenges of Pakistan: Constraints and Choices’ (available online on Amazon), begins by... 
by Mohammad J. Sear | 29/04/2025 | Vol 20-1 (Jan/Mar 2025), Articles, Essay, South Asia, Technology
A Digital Leap?GovPay vs. Asia’s Leading Digital Payment PlatformsKeeping the GovPay Momentum Sri Lanka faced an unprecedented economic crisis in 2022, marked by soaring inflation, shortages of essential goods, and a decline in foreign currency reserves. The 22... 
by Yusuf Zaman | 29/04/2025 | Vol 20-1 (Jan/Mar 2025), Articles, Essay
Sometime in 1967, a Christian preacher delivered a sermon at a church in the US state of Georgia, entitled, “If you were arrested on the charge of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” The audience included a local peanut farmer and state... 
by Ambassador (R) Shafqat Kakakhel | 29/04/2025 | Vol 20-1 (Jan/Mar 2025), Articles, Best Of Criterion, Foreign Policy, India, International Relations, Pakistan, Vol 20-Special Edition (Jun 2025)
Abstract (This essay recalls the main provisions of the IWT concerning the rights and obligations of India and Pakistan over the waters of the six rivers of the Indus Basin in order to set the context of the crisis facing the agreement. It will examine the... 
by S. Mushfiq Murshed | 29/04/2025 | Vol 20-1 (Jan/Mar 2025), Comment, International Relations, Iran
Iran Nuclear Deal, 2025 A new Iran nuclear deal may be forthcoming. However, the window of opportunity for this is limited, and trust deficit high. The outcome of negotiations between the US and Iran will determine whether the region will prosper in years to... 
by S. Mushfiq Murshed | 14/01/2025 | Vol 19-4 (Oct/Dec 2024), Comment, Security/Terrorism, Technology
Regulating AI Warfare Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be effectively used to help alleviate multiple challenges. Its application in medicine, science, climate change, economic and social wellbeing, etc. can enhance the overall condition of humanity. There... 
by Ozer Khalid | 14/01/2025 | Vol 19-4 (Oct/Dec 2024), Articles, Security/Terrorism, Technology
Gaza’s AI Warfare Crisis: Ethical Dilemmas and Civilian ImpactIsrael’s Technologies of ExterminationAI’s Brave New World – A Beast Burdened by Automation BiasArtificial Intelligence as an Ethical Conundrum – Suggestions for Steps ForwardSelected Bibliography and... 
by Nasruminallah Mian | 14/01/2025 | Vol 19-4 (Oct/Dec 2024), Articles, Governance & Policy, Pakistan
Table of ContentsPublic PolicyWhat is Sandboxing?The Need to Consider Sandboxing for Policy Formulation and Feedback.The Processing MatrixWhat will a Policy Sandbox look like?Framework & GovernanceAdvantages & Conclusion Public Policy Public policy is the... 
by Ambassador Masood Khalid | 14/01/2025 | Vol 19-4 (Oct/Dec 2024), Articles, India, International Relations, Kashmir, Pakistan, Security/Terrorism, South Asia
At the time of partition in 1947, the State of Jammu & Kashmir was one of about 562 Princely States that enjoyed full legislative and jurisdictional powers. The rulers of these Princely States accepted being part of the British Indian empire. However,... 