Failed ideologies often enter a “zombie state”, becoming a set of hollow rituals and rhetoric, cut off from reality. But persistent political anxieties express themselves in this void with monsters of...

From the counterculture of the 1960s to today’s ‘Gen Z revolutions’, mass uprisings have repeatedly failed to dismantle power...

From Bangladesh to India and Pakistan, lynchings have become a grim substitute for justice, but South Asia’s mobs are not

Pakistan’s hybrid regime has hardened into a lasting political order, where political parties and civilian leaders exist within

Sectarian outfits in Pakistan, such as the TLP, remain outsiders to the ideological lineage of the Palestinian struggle they claim

In the age of social media, ‘heroes’ rise and fall in the blink of an eye. From terrorists to influencers, from activists to

Secular ideas, when imbued with sacred meaning, turn politics into a ‘moral mission’ and reshape democracy’s character in the

In truth, populist uprisings are clashes between rival elites, each cloaking its power struggle in the language of mass resistance.

Countries such as China and Pakistan are stepping into new roles following the rise of multi-polar realism and the crumbling of the illusions of Western democracy.

From viral videos to populist protests, fame in today’s world is fast, frequent and fleeting. But the pursuit of attention,

Far from being a spontaneous uprising of the people, modern populism has evolved into a carefully curated performa

The middle classes, in both the Global North and South, have co-opted the Left’s ideological tools to serve their own upwar

The concept of ‘free speech’ is celebrated as a cornerstone of democracy, yet history shows that it has always been controversial

For decades, nations plagued by terrorism and political instability, such as Pakistan, have tried to project a ‘soft image’ to the

The banned Balochistan Liberation Army’s journey from radical student activism to a well-equipped militant force mirrors the

In an age where historical narratives are increasingly weaponised and distorted to serve contemporary agendas, are we

Cricket’s greatest captains have always harboured the ability to galvanise their teams when the odds seemed to be against them.

History has shown that transgressions by and against the state, when left unpunished, tend to resurface with greater intensity.

Despite the progress of science and reason, myths and conspiracy theories continue to thrive — even among educated people.

Fukuyama’s famous thesis was meant to signal liberal democracy’s ultimate victory over all other political ideologies. But

Technological advancements come with the notion that they are liberating people from the old, soulless forms of capitalism. But

Pseudo-archaeology has played a big role in constructing mythical histories that feed into imagined pasts that ultimately only aid the political aims of ultra-nationalism.

As the far-right gains momentum across the West, Western academics long fixated on ‘fragile democracies’ in the Global

Populism thrives as a political style rather than a concrete ideology, merging theatrics and emotional appeal to captivate the

As youth-driven activism links consumption with ethics, many local alternatives are thriving by aligning themselves with

Western political scientists and academics are often quick to label nations such as China and Pakistan as being ‘on the

Heads of state, such as Donald Trump and Yoon Suk Yeol, have instigated ‘self-coups’ in an attempt to hold on to power.

The notion that the West has tried to impose Westernisation and secularism in Muslim regions in the past few decades is largely flawed.

The term "authentic" has evolved from a Romantic ideal into marketing gimmicks and aesthetic trends.

Across history, political parties have had to learn to balance their incipient ideology with pragmatism in order to ensure mainstream appeal and survival.

Instead of safeguarding nationalism from those operating from outside its paradigm, has religious nationalism become a launching pad for theocrats?

Across history, politicians and statesmen have often found inspiration and political strategies in books. However, the age of "leader-readers" now seems to be at an end.