The PLA At 99: A Military In Transformation – OpEd
Key Takeaways: August 1st, 2026 marks 99 years since a single gunshot in Nanchang announced the birth of what would
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Author: Dr. Qasim Ali Shah
Dr. Qasim Ali Shah is a former faculty member at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and holds a PhD in Development Studies from COMSATS University Islamabad. He is a member of the UNESCO Media Literacy Alliance and the SIPRI Community of Practice in Human Security. His areas of specialization include social development, narrative construction and ontological security, focusing on the interplay between psychological well-being and socio-cultural dynamics. He has an extensive portfolio of international publications that delve into constructing identities within broader societal frameworks and analyze human development in conflict contexts. In addition to his research, he frequently serves as a guest speaker at various universities, sharing his insights on these subjects.
Articles by Dr. Qasim Ali Shah:
Can July 11 Prevent A Wider Middle East War? – OpEd
Key Takeaways With missiles firing from both sides and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral ceremony underway, president Trump declaring the ceasefire
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Digital Ethnicism: The Rise Of Identity Politics In The Age Of Hyperconnected Anarchy – OpEd
Digital transformation has re-conceptualised how socio-political identities are built, challenged, and communicated. In this hyperconnected world, identity politics has taken a
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