About farukyusaf


The author is a graduate in Marketing from Peshawar who now works as a research associate, marketing consultant and content editor at the Center for Research and Security Studies, Islamabad. He also Owns a Blog by the title of The Faultlines (www.thefaultlines) that focuses mainly on War on Terror, Regional Cooperation and Exposing Foreign Policy Paradoxes. He tweets @faruqyusaf.

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Can a western spring collide with CIS for Russia-

Can a western spring collide with CIS for Russia?

Aug 11, 2012 Comment

With the initial outburst of the Arab Spring in Tunisia and Egypt, and the fatal consequences in few states such as Libya, a wave of fear ran along the Middle Eastern and Central Asian states. The fear, initially of people’s reaction, turned in to extremist elements taking over the helm of state affairs.

Soviet War, the Reality and the Need for Better Af-Pak Relations

Jul 13, 2012 Comment

The Soviet war, the Taliban regime, 9/11, and now the 2014 pull out. Yes, we are talking about Afghanistan, a country that has provided justification to the US geopolitics for interventions outside the US, and fed the world media for over three decades. Ironically though, Pakistan has played the facilitator all through─ hosted and trained Afghan mujahideen, and also sheltered over 3.5 million Afghan refugees for over two decades.

Stuxnet exposing US cyber standards hypocrisy

Jul 2, 2012 Comment

In May 2011, President Obama and his administration published a seemingly-attractive and ethical report of America’s strategy for Cyberspace, calling for tighter measures for cyber protection, security, freedom and openness.

Russia, China join hands against foreign intervention in Syria

Jun 26, 2012 Comment

It is now widely known that the Obama administration, with the help of its allies, is planning to launch an offensive against the Assad regime in Syria.

Zardari’s SCO trip brings hope to Pakistan

Jun 14, 2012 Comment

The 12th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) in Beijing presented a new dawn of opportunities not only for Pakistan, but also for other Asian observer states, specially India. President Zardari was also present at the summit representing Pakistan.

How can Pakistan and South Asia benefit from regional blocs and alliances?

Jun 7, 2012 Comment

Pakistan is looking East, and is also pinning hopes on regional cooperation through blocs such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the SCO. The Bloc boasts support from two major regional powers in form of Russia and China.

Learning to Coexist: The Russian Resurgence through Central Asian Cooperation

Jun 5, 2012 1 Comment

Following the Soviet disintegration, a little over two decades ago, Central Asia has become one of the most important regions, not only for the Asian continent but also, for the global geo-politics.

Is Syria and Iran Issue Creating a Muslim Divide?

Jun 2, 2012 1 Comment

For quite some time now, the possibility of an Israeli attack on Iran has flooded the world media. The western media is contemplating an attack on Iran and advocating all kinds of reasons as why the Iranian intervention is imminent yet necessary.