Maleeha Lodhi

A crisis like no other

A crisis like no other

Never before did the country have to confront so many serious challenges in such a divided and fractured state. Updated 07 Nov, 2022 08:13am
At a crossroads, again

At a crossroads, again

Islamabad may want to balance ties between the US and China but it cannot be part of any anti-China coalition or strategy. Updated 31 Oct, 2022 07:35am
Compete and contain

Compete and contain

Despite the tech war and tensions over Taiwan, economic decoupling is a distant possibility. Updated 24 Oct, 2022 08:41am
An uneasy relationship

An uneasy relationship

Stable ties with Afghanistan are a strategic compulsion but many problems stand in the way... Updated 08 Oct, 2022 08:01am
Assault on Kashmiri identity

Assault on Kashmiri identity

The BJP is trying to disempower Muslims and erode their religious and cultural identity in the occupied region. Updated 03 Oct, 2022 08:50am
Peril and paralysis

Peril and paralysis

Cooperation deficit on shared challenges and other key areas has further weakened multilateralism. Updated 26 Sep, 2022 08:58am
The age of uncertainty

The age of uncertainty

Divisive politics during the ongoing climate calamity has denuded the country of a unified response. Updated 19 Sep, 2022 09:40am
Collision or coexistence?

Collision or coexistence?

The world’s most consequential relationship between the US and China needs to be managed responsibly. Updated 12 Sep, 2022 08:40am
Divided in a national emergency

Divided in a national emergency

The exemplary public role should have been matched by unity and solidarity among political leaders. Updated 05 Sep, 2022 09:21am
Fraud and fury in Kashmir

Fraud and fury in Kashmir

India’s actions have sought to disenfranchise and disempower Kashmiri Muslims. Published 29 Aug, 2022 08:41am
State of turmoil

State of turmoil

Political leaders should set aside their partisan interests to agree on a pause in their confrontation. Updated 15 Aug, 2022 09:06am
A Confluence Of Challenges

A Confluence Of Challenges

Maleeha Lodhi calls for governance that goes well beyond power politics. Perhaps the emergence of new power structures and an... Published 14 Aug, 2022 08:09am
A crisis of trust?

A crisis of trust?

Most damaging fallout of the constant demonisation of opponents by political leaders is erosion of public trust in politicians. Updated 08 Aug, 2022 09:33am
Political meltdown

Political meltdown

Politics breaks down when political disputes cannot be resolved by political means and total gridlock follows. Updated 01 Aug, 2022 10:12am
Risk of a perfect storm

Risk of a perfect storm

Tenuous state of economy urges end to political turmoil and calls for responsible economic management in months ahead. Updated 25 Jul, 2022 09:05am
Is right-wing populism fading?

Is right-wing populism fading?

Electoral support for retrogressive populism may be waning but not the appeal of its ideas. Published 18 Jul, 2022 09:47am
Uncivil politics

Uncivil politics

People are left with the impression that power, not public purpose, drives political leaders. Updated 09 Jul, 2022 09:20am