Fencing-off Gwadar
A distinct footprint of large scale infrastructure projects in South Asia is their securitization at the expense of local communities. This pattern in more evident in troubled areas that are…
Climate Security Takes Center Stage at COP28: Toward a Just and Inclusive Global Energy Transition
During COP28, the urgency of a fair transition from fossil fuels emerged, with a strong emphasis on the critical interconnection between climate change and global security. What happened in Dubai?…
Exploring Possibilities of Long Lasting Peace In Afghanistan
After two decades of War on Terror that was imposed on the lives of innocent people of Afghanistan, it is time that Afghan people and the youth gather and find…
Cultivating the Future: The Rise of Vertical Farms in Sustainable Agriculture
As the global population continues to grow, urbanization accelerates, and traditional agricultural practices face challenges from climate change, the concept of vertical farming has emerged as a promising solution to…
Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education in the Age of Digital Learning
Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) stands as a beacon of hope, calling for inclusive and equitable quality education for all. In today’s digital age, the connection between SDG 4…
One Health approach: the response to future challenges to public health
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the importance of taking a One Health approach to public health. This approach recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health and…
Detentions, disappearances and terror attacks: Return of instabilities in North Waziristan
“Our village people and village children were wearing new clothes for Eid. Our village people and children were all celebrating Eid but in my house, we were all sad and…
Anarchy in Af-Pak region: Reimagining the role of international community
Since the fall of Kabul at the hands of the Taliban, the clock has turned around to 180 degrees. The Pakistani security establishment, which appeared to exercise full control over…
Food safety and security: the key for a sustainable future
Food safety and security are critical components of a sustainable future. While food safety refers to the measures taken to ensure that food is free from contamination and safe for…
Our Time, Our Rights, Our Future
Happy International Day of the Girl Child to all Girls, in particular to our brave Afghan girls and women who are fighting for their basic rights. Unfortunately today in my…
An appeal to the Global Conscience: Our Presidents message
5th August, 2021: This day is a reminder that it has been a year since the Taliban captured our beloved nation of 35 million. While a lot of families are…
Ethnic profiling of the Pashtuns
A few weeks ago, former police officer Rao Anwar spoke to a leading Pakistani media channel discussing his stance on the killing of Naquibullah Mehsud. A budding model from the…
Interview with UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders
To watch the interview click here On 25th April, Peace for Asia interviewed UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights defenders Ms Mary Lawlor. The discussion touched upon multiple themes, beginning…
The Ukraine-Russia Crisis: Perspectives from the EU
To watch the webinar click here Heidi Maurer is a researcher in the e-governance and administration department at the Danube University Krems, and a professor at the EU International Relations…
Immigration in Asia
Summary The phenomenon of migration by relying on the human factor has many effects, especially on the immigrant country, to the extent that the increase in the population of immigrants…
The UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights and the situation in Asia
Since their unanimous endorsement by the UN Human Rights Council in 2011, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) have become the global standard for preventing and…