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Reimagining the new world order   By Tajjamul Aly ' Email  : tajjamulaly@gmail.com  "The Crisis of Our Time: Reimagining the world order" The world is currently at a critical juncture in a history characterized by volatile alliances and simmering conflicts. The post-World War II international system has been reduced to a hollow framework and now seems antiquated, failing to meet the demands of our interconnected world. Once powerful institutions have lost their ability to work efficiently, becoming merely symbolic entities that struggle to uphold the principles of justice and equality on which they were founded. The combination of rising human suffering, escalating conflicts, and unbridled power signifies philosophical as well as systemic dysfunction. Now more than ever, we need to rethink a new approach or a new order that transcends the parochial boundaries of nation-states, holds all accountable, and establishes an indisputable authority that ensures justice and fairne...

A Peaceful Subcontinent: The Keystone for a Peaceful World By Tajjamul Aly: The Indian subcontinent—comprising India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Afghanistan is home to nearly 1.9 billion people, about one-fourth of humanity. This vast region, rich in diversity, bound by history, and burdened by political fault lines, is not just a geopolitical zone; it is a global pressure point. Peace here is no longer a regional luxury, it is a global necessity. From Partition to Present: A Long Shadow Since the partition of 1947, South Asia has been haunted by unfinished histories and unhealed wounds. Chief among them is the India-Pakistan rivalry, which has resulted in three wars, repeated skirmishes, and chronic mistrust. The Kashmir issue remains a permanent flashpoint. In April 2025, this mistrust deepened tragically. A barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam targeted Indian tourists—civilians, families, and children sending shockwaves across the nation. India bl...