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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History Repeating Itself: Trump’s Iran Gamble Mirrors Bush’s Blunder
Dr. Muhammad Ilyas Ansari (Ph.D., International Relations)June 19, 2025 Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s campaign against Iran’s nuclear program has been Read more…
Russia’s Ukraine War: A New Cold War or Another Afghanistan?
WEB REPORT: June 21,2025 When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, it was not the first time the Kremlin sent Read more…
Pakistan–Saudi “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement”: what it is, why it happened, and why it matters
From shared history and manpower links to formal military guarantees, the pact transforms a long-standing friendship into a binding commitment. 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…
COVID-19 Impact on religious groups
The Pew study highlights the complexity of the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on religious groups and the need for a nuanced approach to understanding the different experiences of these groups…
Jamaat-e-Islami Plans ‘’Massive Three-Day Gathering” at Minar-e-Pakistan
Hundreds of thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s main Islamic party, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), are expected to converge on Lahore in November Read more…
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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…