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The Exploitation of Religious Festivals in Contemporary Geopolitical Conflict -When Faith Becomes a Weapon

by Staikou Dimitra Religious festivals have traditionally been moments of reflection, unity, and collective identity. Yet in fragile and conflict-prone regions, these same moments can be redefined to serve far more dangerous agendas. As Noam Chomsky has noted, “We think…

Pakistan–Afghanistan Relations: Between Romantic Memory and Regional Rivalries

by Irshad Ahmad Mughal & Dr. Quratal Ain Rana   The relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan is rooted not merely in contemporary politics but in centuries of shared history, shifting frontiers, and layered memories. Geography has bound the two societies…