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Amna Hashmi

Amna Hashmi

The Express Tribune

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Bytes and bombs

In a world where scrolling is second nature and videos under a minute define cultural shifts, the battlefield has expanded far beyond borders and...

24.04.2025 20

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Amna Hashmi

Sovereignty under strain

In the intricate world of South Asian politics, the relationship between India and Bangladesh is both crucial and fragile, caught between...

13.12.2024 3

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Amna Hashmi

The return of mercenaries

The privatisation of warfare through private military companies (PMCs) has become an increasingly prominent feature of modern conflict. Once...

03.12.2024 3

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Lahore's suffocating truth

Each year, Lahore chokes under a blanket of smog, transforming a vibrant city into a health hazard. With an AQI often in the "hazardous" range,...

22.11.2024 10

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Playing with fire

In recent years, the global spotlight has increasingly turned towards the management of nuclear materials and safety protocols. While the broader...

16.11.2024 20

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At the crossroads of rivers and rivalries

Water is more than just a lifeline - it's a tool of power, diplomacy and survival, especially in regions where access to it is a source of tension...

05.11.2024 10

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Amna Hashmi

The unseen threat

In an increasingly interconnected world, the threat of financial crimes is evolving, with digital advancements offering both opportunities and...

25.10.2024 3

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The paradox of virtue

Throughout history, the notion of "virtue" has been wielded as a double-edged sword. While the term itself calls to mind images of righteousness,...

13.10.2024 10

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Is ruthless pragmatism the new political mantra?

Niccolò Machiavelli's The Prince has long been regarded as a handbook for rulers seeking to consolidate power through any means necessary -...

07.10.2024 10

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Amna Hashmi

The facade of normalcy

Kashmir, one of the most gorgeous places on Earth, has sadly become the most militarised area globally. The presence of Indian military forces in...

29.09.2024 2

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Amna Hashmi

Why Thucydides' Trap still haunts us

The concept of an anarchic international system, first articulated by the ancient Greek historian Thucydides in his account of the Peloponnesian...

17.09.2024 2

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Amna Hashmi

Geopolitics of rare earth elements

The new global fight for rare earth elements (REEs), which are critical to the high-tech and renewable energy industries, is rapidly transforming...

05.09.2024 4

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Dehumanising conflicts

In a world rife with conflict, it's easy to forget that behind every territorial dispute, every geopolitical standoff, there are real people - men,...

30.08.2024 3

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Climate migration: preparing for a new wave of displacement

As the climate crisis intensifies, the world is witnessing an unprecedented wave of human displacement. Addressing this climate migration requires...

17.08.2024 1

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Amna Hashmi