Nasir Imtiaz

Nasir Imtiaz is the content strategist of The Spine Times.  
Understanding China

Understanding China(VIII): Qing Dynasty and the End of Empire

This episode of Understanding China explores the complex rise and fall of the Qing dynasty, highlighting how cultural pride, resistance…

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Understanding China

Understanding China(VII): Admiral Zheng He and the Legacy of the Ming Dynasty

The Ming Dynasty not only redefined governance and agriculture but also challenged the global maritime order through the legendary voyages…

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Understanding China(VI): The Song Dynasty and the Power of Ideas

After the fall of the Tang Dynasty and a period of chaos, the Song Dynasty rose not through conquest but…

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Understanding China(V): The Rise and Glory of the Tang Empire

In this fifth episode of our Understanding China series, we explore the golden age of Chinese civilization under the Tang…

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Understanding China(IV): Chaos, Unity, and Resilience

After the Han Dynasty fell, China faced 400 years of war and division—but instead of collapsing, it grew stronger. From…

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Understanding China

Understanding China: The Han Dynasty – China’s Golden Age

The Han Dynasty, often referred to as China’s Golden Age, shaped the nation’s political, economic, and cultural foundations. From pioneering…

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Society

The Psychology of Happiness

Happiness remains one of the most elusive yet desired aspects of human life. While success, wealth, and social status are…

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Understanding China( II): The Warring States and the Birth of Imperial China

The unification of China under the Qin Dynasty marked a transformative moment in world history. Emerging from the chaos of…

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Understanding China

Understanding China (Part 1): The Dawn of a Great Civilization

Understanding China : The Dawn of a Great Civilization explores the ancient roots of Chinese history, from prehistoric settlements to…

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Books and Authors

Poppies, Politics, and Power: Afghanistan and the Global History of Drugs and Diplomacy

James Tharin Bradford’s Poppies, Politics, and Power offers a fresh perspective on Afghanistan’s opium trade, moving beyond conventional narratives of…

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