Welcome to my blog, “Mirrors for the Prince.” I hope you enjoy yourself and, more importantly, I hope you find the content informative and educational.
The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will not lead to real peace
I really tried to get excited when news of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas first broke. I desperately wanted to believe
Lessons from Israel’s attack on Qatar
Israel’s attack on Qatar was as outrageous as it was educational. Aside from showing, yet again, that Israel is a threat to
America is Pakistan’s enemy, not its friend
On the surface, the world’s geopolitical sands always appear to be shifting, leading states to constantly realign their policies and alliances. However,
Israel’s attack on Iran highlights the desperate need for change
It is hard not to get a feeling of deja vu when one writes about the Muslim world. Nearly every geopolitical event
What Mexico’s lost history can teach us about the world today
I recently spent a few days exploring Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology and the ruins of Teotihuacan about an hour north
Pakistan won the battle but the war is far from over
The pause in hostilities between India and Pakistan provides a good opportunity to discuss the latest round of violence between these old
To capitalize on the promise of their revolution, Syria’s new rulers must embrace democracy
The scenes of rebel fighters celebrating the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar Al-Asad immediately brought to mind similar scenes from Iran, Tunisia,
White America’s defense of apartheid Israel is indefensible
This essay was first published here on Nov. 11, 2024 by the Arab American News. As the controversial exchange between Tony Dokoupil
Pakistan versus India, from a bird’s eye
This essay was first published here on September 29, 2024 by the Friday Times. Pakistan and India have been enemies since the
Pakistan’s government is its own worst enemy
This essay was first published here, by The Friday Times on Sept. 24, 2024. Pakistanis are a diverse group of people with
On unity and bringing Pakistan, Iran, and the Muslim world together
This essay was first published here by the Friday Times on Sept. 15, 2024. Shortly before his death, Iran’s late President Raisi
On insurrections and counter insurgency
This piece was first published here, by the Friday Times on Aug. 28, 2024. Pakistan is currently dealing with complicated insurgencies in
For the record
President Biden’s decision not to seek reelection was particularly validating for me. This development is consistent with one of the subplots in
America’s conservatives make no sense
As we all learn through the process of aging, change is an intrinsic part of life. Conservative political philosophies seek to deny
What has the war in Gaza revealed about the world?
Part IV: the “rules” based international system This essay was first published here, by the Friday Times on July 16, 2024. This
What has the war in Gaza revealed about the world?
Part III: Muslims in America This essay was first published here, by the Friday Times on July 10th, 2024. We will now