Pakistan’s Strategic Dilemma in the Iran War
As the war centered on Iran expands across the Middle East, Islamabad faces growing pressure to choose between maintaining neutrality, Read more…
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Mosques in India-Occupied Kashmir Under Police Scrutiny: Faithful Ask ‘Why?’
A recent police survey collecting detailed personal and administrative data from mosques has sparked unease among worshippers, raising concerns over Read more…
A New Security Axis: Pakistan–Saudi Pact and the Future of the Middle East
An emerging defense alliance between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia could reshape regional stability, reduce reliance on the US, and open Read more…
Trump’s “Board of Peace”: A US-led Blueprint to Run Gaza — and The Big Unanswered Questions
The 20-point plan promises an immediate ceasefire, a technocratic interim authority, and a Trump-chaired oversight board including Tony Blair — Read more…
Middle East in 2023 – What to look out for?
Overall, the Arab region is experiencing significant political and strategic changes, and that these changes are likely to continue in the coming years. It suggests that the formation of new alliances and the shifting balance of power will have significant implications for the region and beyond…
UK and Canada to Recognize Palestine in September Amid Gaza Crisis
Global pressure mounts on Israel as the humanitarian catastrophe deepens and diplomatic support for Palestinian statehood surges Staff Report In Read more…
Turkey-Israel relations and what they mean for the Palestinian cause?
The Turkish government has often used its support for Palestine as a means of rallying support among its domestic constituents, and has taken a leading role in efforts to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through diplomatic means….
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Pakistan’s Strategic Dilemma in the Iran War
As the war centered on Iran expands across the Middle East, Islamabad faces growing pressure to choose between maintaining neutrality, Read more…
ANALYSIS: Western Allies Re-engage China as Ties With Washington Strain
Trade disputes with the United States and strategic uncertainty are pushing close US partners to cautiously reset relations with Beijing Read more…
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’: A Parallel Order While Gaza Burns
Any serious evaluation of Donald Trump’s newly announced “Board of Peace” must begin with an uncomfortable truth: while Israel has been killing thousands of innocent Palestinian children and unarmed civilians in Gaza, much of the international system has either looked away or failed to act decisively.
Explained: Could Jamaat-e-Islami Rule Bangladesh Next?
For the first time in its chequered history, the Islamic party has a credible chance of leading a governing alliance. Read more…