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Irshad Ahmad Mughal

Irshad Ahmad Mughal is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of the Punjab, where he contributes his expertise in governance and international relations. As a Senior Education Advisor at Socio Engineering Technology, he drives innovative policy solutions at the intersection of education and social development. With decades of experience, he is also a renowned Community Development Specialist in Pakistan, recognized for his grassroots initiatives and sustainable development frameworks. His work bridges academia, public policy, and civil society to foster equitable progress.

The Eternal Arena: How Competition Shapes—and Shatters—Humanity”

If you watch a boxing competition outside the arena, you feel the strength of the punches exchanged and sense the fear. One boxer defeats the other through powerful blows, and the audience applauds the winner—though the loser deserves more sympathy…

A Superpower’s Self-Sabotage in the Multipolar Age

When historian Paul Kennedy published The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers in 1987, his sweeping analysis of imperial decline—spanning 1500 to 1980—arrived at a moment of American triumphalism. The U.S. stood ascendant as its Cold War rival, the…

Understanding Eid ul-Adha and the Roots of Islamophobia

Muslims around the world are celebrating ‘Eid ul-Adha’, the second most important festival in the Islamic calendar. Since Islamic festivals follow the lunar year, their dates shift approximately ten days earlier each year. The Muslim community observes two major festivals…

Diplomacy’s Graveyard: How the UN Lost Its Purpose

The League of Nations, established after the First World War, was created to improve international cooperation and prevent future wars. However, it failed, and soon World War II began. After WWII, the United Nations (UN) was established. The primary reasons…

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