Danish Zahoor
Danish Zahoor is a J&K-based Political Commentator and Columnist. His areas of focus are Foreign Affairs, Diplomacy, National Security, Peace and Conflict studies.
Politics and Semiotics: A Study of Symbols, Archetypes and Representations in Politics
An outstanding feature of politics in our times is the extensive use of symbolism. Although symbols have always been used throughout human history, they...
Non-State Actors and the End of the Westphalian World?
In 1648, probably the most significant international treaty of the modern world – the Treaty of Westphalia, was signed in the German province of...
Clash of Civilizations: The South Asian Experience
In the early 1990s, the Cold War that had defined the world’s geopolitical scene for nearly five decades came to an abrupt end. This...
The Great Game: Tale of a Century
The Great Game is a phrase often attributed to Rudyard Kipling who immortalized it through his classic spy novel Kim. In fact, it was...
Kashmir: A Study in Fierce Geopolitics
The valley of Kashmir lies between the vast regions of Central and South Asia and its history has been shaped by the social and...
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