Pakistan’s Strategic Dilemma in the Iran War
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Why the United States Cannot Engineer a “Clean” Outcome in Iran
US President Donald Trump’s rhetoric on Iran has narrowed Washington’s options, exposing the limits of American air power and the Read more…
A Fragile Dream Shattered: The Life and Ordeal of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui
She went from neuroscience to notoriety, from a promising future to a prison cell in Texas. But the truth about Read more…
From Uprising to Ballot: How Bangladesh’s Youth Are Reshaping Power
As Bangladesh heads toward pivotal elections, a student-led uprising, shifting alliances, and youth-driven politics are redefining power at home and Read more…
Why Are Innocents Still Dying Under Israeli Bombs?
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From Tehran to the World: The Fallout of a U.S. Strike
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Sworn in on the Qur’an: Zaharan Mamdani Becomes New York City’s First Muslim Mayor
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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…