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A New Big Stick-on Nonproliferation.
A New Big Stick-on Nonproliferation.
Author examines the U.S. proposal to formalize military counter-proliferation under a new “Nonproliferation Enforcement Initiative”—arguing it could deter nuclear threats but risk undermining global a... Read More...


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Between Prosperity and Dependency: Pakistan’s Mineral Dilemma
Between Prosperity and Dependency: Pakistan’s Mineral Dilemma
Article critiques Pakistan’s “mineral diplomacy,” warning that foreign investment in projects like Reko Diq risks repeating resource colonialism—undermining sovereignty, fueling regional resentment, a... Read More...


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India's Trade Policy in Transition: Between Economic Sovereignty and Global Engagement
India's Trade Policy in Transition: Between Economic Sovereignty and Global Engagement
Article critiques India’s protectionist trade policies—arguing that high tariffs, non-tariff barriers, and political interference undermine regional cooperation and global market integration. By Abdul... Read More...


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Maritime Shadows: Why the Indian Ocean Needs Transparency Before the Next Crisis
Maritime Shadows: Why the Indian Ocean Needs Transparency Before the Next Crisis
Author warns that India’s assertive naval posture in the Indian Ocean risks escalation, urging transparency, communication, and cooperative maritime security. By Zonisha Ahmed. (11/05/2025) Read More...


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When the Heart Dialed the Wrong Number
When the Heart Dialed the Wrong Number
Poetic editorial reflects on kidnapped Syrian Women in Alawite and Druze. By Saad Al Halabi (11/05/2025) Read More...


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The View That Might Save Us
The View That Might Save Us
Article highlights Pakistan’s HS-1 satellite as a breakthrough in climate resilience—urging institutional reforms to turn hyperspectral data into actionable tools for disaster prevention and sustainab... Read More...


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Can You Be Neutral When You Have Built the Battlefield?
Can You Be Neutral When You Have Built the Battlefield?
Author critiques the myth of neutrality in global politics—arguing that former colonial powers like France and Britain use “neutrality” to obscure historical responsibility and sustain postcolonial in... Read More...


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How Fintech Innovations Will Transform Government Tax Collection and Management
How Fintech Innovations Will Transform Government Tax Collection and Management
Author explores how fintech is revolutionizing tax collection and public finance—enhancing transparency, automation, and efficiency, while raising new challenges of privacy, ethics, and cybersecurity.... Read More...


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Decline of Secularism in the World's Largest Democracy
Decline of Secularism in the World's Largest Democracy
Author argues that India’s growing intolerance toward Muslim expression reflects the erosion of secularism—turning the state into a majoritarian tool that undermines constitutional equality and democr... Read More...


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Tick. Tick. Boom. – Heritage’s Nuclear Fantasy and the World at Risk
Tick. Tick. Boom. – Heritage’s Nuclear Fantasy and the World at Risk
Criticism of the Heritage Foundation’s call to triple U.S. nuclear weapons—arguing it ignores human, environmental, and diplomatic risks, reviving Cold War-era strategic delusions. By Shehrbano Asif. ... Read More...


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Ukraine’s Edge: How Global Shifts Could Turn the Tide Against Russia
Ukraine’s Edge: How Global Shifts Could Turn the Tide Against Russia
Article argues that shifting global dynamics—U.S. intelligence support, Turkey’s gas pivot, China’s reduced aid to Moscow, and potential Gaza peace—are gradually strengthening Ukraine’s position again... Read More...


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Non-State Power in Action: The Influence of NGOs on Government Policy
Non-State Power in Action: The Influence of NGOs on Government Policy
Article examines how NGOs shape government policy through litigation and lobbying—showing successes like ClientEarth’s clean-air lawsuits and the global campaign banning landmines. By Spyros Tsaparas.... Read More...


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Neutral states in the line of fire: Qatar, Turkey, and the risks of mediation
Neutral states in the line of fire: Qatar, Turkey, and the risks of mediation
Article examines how Qatar and Turkey use mediation as a strategic tool of foreign policy—enhancing global influence but risking credibility, economic retaliation, and security backlash. By Zara Faroo... Read More...


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Snapback Sanctions: The Collapse of Western Diplomacy with Iran
Snapback Sanctions: The Collapse of Western Diplomacy with Iran
Author examines the UN’s 2025 “snapback” sanctions on Iran, arguing they mark the collapse of Western diplomacy—punishing civilians while eroding trust and empowering rival powers. By Sidra Shaukat. (... Read More...


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Trump’s Hollow Vow: Why the West Bank Remains Under Siege
Trump’s Hollow Vow: Why the West Bank Remains Under Siege
Editorial argues that Trump’s vow opposing Israeli annexation of the West Bank was a hollow gesture. By Maliha Maheen. (10/09/2025) Read More...


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Turkey and Azerbaijan's SCO Ambitions: Chance or Test to Eurasian Diplomacy?
Turkey and Azerbaijan's SCO Ambitions: Chance or Test to Eurasian Diplomacy?
Article examines Turkey and Azerbaijan’s ambitions to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization—arguing expansion could strengthen Eurasian diplomacy but risk internal division and slowed consensus. ... Read More...


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Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Defence Agreement: How Declining U.S. Power Reshaped Riyadh’s Choices
Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Defence Agreement: How Declining U.S. Power Reshaped Riyadh’s Choices
Author argues that the 2025 Saudi–Pakistan defense pact reflects declining U.S. reliability—reshaping Riyadh’s security strategy while elevating Pakistan as a key regional actor. By Mariam Qureshi. (1... Read More...


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Gaza Is Not Just a War Zone: It’s the Fuse of a Wider Middle East Crisis
Gaza Is Not Just a War Zone: It’s the Fuse of a Wider Middle East Crisis
Article argues that Gaza’s war has become a fuse for wider Middle East instability—threatening trade, regional diplomacy, and security—while calling for a ceasefire, aid access, and Palestinian-led re... Read More...


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Superpower Rivalry: How the U.S., China and Russia Battle for the Middle East
Superpower Rivalry: How the U.S., China and Russia Battle for the Middle East
Article analyzes U.S., Russian, and Chinese competition in the Middle East—arguing that great power rivalry fuels instability while urging Washington to adopt balanced, cooperative strategies. By Esha... Read More...


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Middle East at the Crossroads: Do Outside Powers Prevent Chaos or Fuel It?
Middle East at the Crossroads: Do Outside Powers Prevent Chaos or Fuel It?
Author argues that foreign powers in the Middle East—especially the U.S., Russia, and Iran—fuel instability by turning local wars into proxy conflicts, despite occasional stabilizing interventions. By... Read More...


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The Mounting Frustration Between Kabul and Islamabad over TTP
The Mounting Frustration Between Kabul and Islamabad over TTP
Author examines Pakistan’s growing frustration with Afghanistan over TTP sanctuaries—highlighting rising militancy, diplomatic deadlock, and China’s limited mediation role in easing tensions. By Muham... Read More...


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Saudi-Pakistan Defense Pact and the Emerging Security Architecture of West Asia
Saudi-Pakistan Defense Pact and the Emerging Security Architecture of West Asia
Analysis of the new Saudi–Pakistan defense pact, arguing it reshapes West Asia’s security order—enhancing deterrence, reducing reliance on the U.S., and complicating regional power balances. By Saima ... Read More...


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Bagram Isn’t Nostalgia: It’s a Potential Nuclear Flashpoint
Bagram Isn’t Nostalgia: It’s a Potential Nuclear Flashpoint
Author argues that Bagram Air Base is no longer a relic of counterterrorism but a possible nuclear flashpoint—its proximity to China heightens risks of miscalculation, escalation, and strategic overre... Read More...


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Potemkin Peace: How Israeli Threatens the Abraham Accords
Potemkin Peace: How Israeli Threatens the Abraham Accords
Author argues that Israeli aggression undermines the Abraham Accords—alienating Gulf partners like Qatar and the UAE—and warns U.S. credibility in Middle East diplomacy is at stake. By Muhammad Siddiq... Read More...


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From Riyadh to Tehran: The New Shape of Middle Eastern Power
From Riyadh to Tehran: The New Shape of Middle Eastern Power
Author examines how Iran–Saudi reconciliation is reshaping the region’s politics and the global order. By Umer Waqas. (09/24/2025) Read More...


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Russia's Expanding Footprint in Libya Poses a Strategic Challenge to Europe
Russia's Expanding Footprint in Libya Poses a Strategic Challenge to Europe
Authors warn that Russia’s expanding presence in Libya—through military bases, disinformation, and resource deals—poses a strategic challenge for Europe, demanding urgent, coordinated policy responses... Read More...


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Cross-Border Militancy Rekindles Tensions Between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Cross-Border Militancy Rekindles Tensions Between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Article examines how cross-border militancy along the Pakistan–Afghanistan frontier has reignited tensions—undermining security, straining diplomacy, and complicating regional counterterrorism coopera... Read More...


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Terror in the Feed: How Social Media Fuels the TTP’s Return to Pakistan
Terror in the Feed: How Social Media Fuels the TTP’s Return to Pakistan
Article analyzes how the TTP exploits social media and cryptocurrency to rebuild influence in Pakistan—using propaganda, recruitment, and digital financing to normalize militancy By Muhammad Ibrahim. ... Read More...


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Rights Recognized, Justice Denied? A Human Rights Take on the ICJ’s Climate Opinion
Rights Recognized, Justice Denied? A Human Rights Take on the ICJ’s Climate Opinion
Author critiques the ICJ’s 2025 climate opinion—praising its human rights framing but warning it fails to ensure accountability, remedies, or enforceable obligations for vulnerable states. By Shelal L... Read More...


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Green Minerals, Real Strategy: ESG as a Private Sector Imperative in Africa
Green Minerals, Real Strategy: ESG as a Private Sector Imperative in Africa
Africa’s critical mineral wealth can drive the energy transition only if private-sector ESG standards are enforced through regulation, transparency, and continental coordination. By Christopher Burke.... Read More...


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