Ali Shah
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The writer heads research and analysis at the NUST Institute of Policy Studies. He has previously served as the Head of Research and Fellow at the Global Think Tank Network. He can be reached at ali.shah78@gmail.com.
PM Imran Khan’s visit to Russia in...
PM Khan represents perhaps the most advanced thinking on Pakistan’s foreign policy. Amidst a domestic intellectual climate of skepticism, fear, and concern over the issue of the diversification of Pakistan’s foreign policy, the national leadership has consistently sought multilateral cooperation
Ten lessons from “Resurrection: Ertugrul” for nation-building
The series demonstrates that political action can be moral. Ertugrul and his companions attempt to harmonize the demands of politics and morality, that is, how to yoke together what is politically necessary and what is morally virtuous in a way that stimulates social dynamism.
Doing science-based regional development in Pakistan
The focus in Pakistan is to promote multiple initiatives of essentially the same type in the same city or region. If we take the example of Islamabad, prioritized all-round development of one high-tech special economic zone, such as NUST-based National Science and Technology Park (NSTP).
The deep drivers of South Asian geopolitics
Ali Shah, head of research and analysis at the NUST talks about the historical significance of South Asian lands and how Afghanistan is a compression zone located in the South Asian shatter belt nested within the regional meta-ethnic frontiers.
TikTok: A curse in our society?
Ali Shah discusses the growing popularity of Tik Tok among the masses in Pakistan and how is this affecting the people of our country. He further talks about the negative impact of this app on our society.
How can the US ensure peace and...
Ever since the US has announced its departure from Afghanistan, a series of speculations and predictions are creating waves in the world. In this regard, Ali Shah, head of the Institute of Policy Studies at NUST talks about the future of Afghanistan.