Study of Societies

04

Oct

Study of SocietiesAllama Iqbal, Ghalib, Ideas, Khawaja Tariq Mahmood, visions

ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS

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Recently, a dear friend of mine, Professor Ghulam Qadir Azad, asked me if I would write an article on a book by Khawaja Tariq Mahmood. The book comprises a collection…

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07

May

Study of SocietiesHimalaya, Natural borders, Prisoners of Geography, Russia, Tim Marshall

GEOGRAPHY, POWER AND POLITICS: BOOK REVIEW OF “PRISONERS OF GEOGRAPHY” BY TIM MARSHALL

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To gain a deeper understanding of the world we live in, we need knowledge of geography. Geography and politics go hand in hand, hence, the word geopolitics. Geopolitics is about…

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05

Apr

Study of SocietiesEcosystem, Fungal networks, Peter Wohlleben, Roots, Trees

OUR HUBRIS, THE FRAGILE ECOSYSTEM AND THE MIGHTY POWER OF NATURE

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There is no denying that we have a habit of regularly picking fights with nature. Our hubris combined with ignorance emboldens us to challenge the laws of nature. We obtusely…

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16

Dec

Study of SocietiesColonisation, Empires, Genocide, oppressor, Zionists

THE GENOCIDAL SPECIES: BOOK REVIEW OF “THE ORIGINS OF VIOLENCE” BY JOHN DOCKER

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“We are nasty, cunning and indeed dangerous predators. We seek to conquer and dominate everything, even the mind.” (Restoring The Mind, 2008) I am feeling reluctant to subscribe to the…

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23

Jul

Study of SocietiesAl-Masīḥ ad-Dajjāl, Freedom, greed, Humanism, Secular, war on humanity

THE FIVE HUNDRED YEARS CIRCLE IS NEARING COMPLETION

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Undoubtedly, the human mind is very powerful, but this power of the mind requires freedom to achieve its full potential. This freedom for the masses is perceived as a threat…

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03

Mar

Study of SocietiesApathy, Conspiracy, corruption and debt, Pakistan, Pakistan’s economy

POLITICAL GAMES BEING PLAYED IN PAKISTAN

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Silence is a wonderful teacher; you can learn a lot when you listen to and contemplate on the sounds of silence.  I sometimes like to go out, away from urban…

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29

Apr

Study of SocietiesCaste System, Global Financial Elite, India, Indian economy, Parasites

THE PANDIT, THE PARASITES AND THE PARROT

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Every moment somewhere on earth a miracle happens. It is said that if you believe in miracles then you will see them happening. I am a believer in miracles. I…

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09

Oct

History, Study of Societiescorruption and debt, Hilf al-Fudoul, Magna Carta, Pakistan’s economy, prerequisite for lasting prosperity

PERENNIAL PROSPERITY ELUDES PAKISTAN

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The most powerful and enduring ideas also happen to be the oldest. Ideas like justice, unity and genuine democracy, ideas that have stood the test of time. The secret of…

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05

Jan

Study of SocietiesMiddle East, Palestinians, Zionist occupiers

SADDAM TRIED (AND FAILED) TO UNITE THE ARABS WHILE G.W. BUSH HAS SUCCEEDED

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As we enter 2009, I am realizing that George W. Bush has an important legacy. The ongoing culling of Palestinians in Gaza by the Israelis has convinced me that Bush…

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