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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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India-China Rapprochement: Between Pragmatic Engagement and Enduring Skepticism
India-China Rapprochement: Between Pragmatic Engagement and Enduring Skepticism
Author analyzes India–China rapprochement, noting pragmatic engagement through summits and diplomacy, but warning deep mistrust and unresolved disputes keep relations fragile and unsustainable. By Sai... Read More...


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How Political Narratives Marginalize Data-Driven Analysis in the Kashmir Conflict
How Political Narratives Marginalize Data-Driven Analysis in the Kashmir Conflict
Author argues that political storytelling on Kashmir masks economic decline and repression, sidelining data-driven analysis and worsening unemployment, education loss, and militarization. By Abdul Mus... Read More...


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Terror Networks and the New Drug Trade
Terror Networks and the New Drug Trade
Author argues that Afghanistan has become an unstable country, presenting security issues to the world. By Umair Khan. (09/08/2025) Read More...


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The Impact of Climate-Related Fiscal Risks on Future Public Finance Policies
The Impact of Climate-Related Fiscal Risks on Future Public Finance Policies
Author argues that climate change is now a fiscal crisis—demanding governments integrate resilience, carbon pricing, and risk management into future public finance policies. By Ramil Abbasov. (09/05/2... Read More...


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The China - Pakistan Maritime Strategic Alliance and the Future of Global Shipping
The China - Pakistan Maritime Strategic Alliance and the Future of Global Shipping
Author argues that the China-Pakistan maritime alliance presents a strong economic and security regional force. By Amina Jabbar. (09/03/2025) Read More...


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Short Term Incentives Over Long Term Stability - The Root of the American Economic Crisis
Short Term Incentives Over Long Term Stability - The Root of the American Economic Crisis
Short-term election gains over fiscal responsibility have been prioritized, fueling debt and instability. Reforms are needed to safeguard long-term economic stability. By Emma Schoenauer. (08/13/2025) Read More...


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Assault on Kashmiri culture: Language, faith, and identity under post-2019 policies
Assault on Kashmiri culture: Language, faith, and identity under post-2019 policies
Is an attempt being made to alter the people and culture of Jammu and Kashmir? By Abdul Mussawer Safi. (08/12/2025) Read More...


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Post-Article 370: The Anatomy of Economic Repression in IIOJK -- 65
Post-Article 370: The Anatomy of Economic Repression in IIOJK -- 65
Author argues that the revocation of Article 370 has led to economic repression in Jammu and Kashmir—crippling key sectors, worsening unemployment, and deepening socio-political alienation. By Abdul M... Read More...


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Realism at Play: Flow of Power
Realism at Play: Flow of Power
Article analyzes China’s Brahmaputra dam as a tool of strategic coercion—contrasting India’s assertive stance toward Pakistan with caution toward Beijing, exposing power-driven inconsistencies in wate... Read More...


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Balancing Power and Principle: Pakistan’s Stakes in Emerging Astropolitics
Balancing Power and Principle: Pakistan’s Stakes in Emerging Astropolitics
Author explores Pakistan’s emerging role in astropolitics—urging responsible satellite governance, diversified partnerships, and development-driven space innovation to balance power with principle.By ... Read More...


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Iraq’s Unfinished War: How Security Gaps Are Fueling Extremist Resurgence
Iraq’s Unfinished War: How Security Gaps Are Fueling Extremist Resurgence
Author warns that Iraq’s fragile security, youth disillusionment, and stalled reforms risk fueling an extremist resurgence—urging renewed local governance and smart international engagement. By Ericka... Read More...


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India’s Transnational Repression: A Strategic Challenge to U.S. Democratic Norms
India’s Transnational Repression: A Strategic Challenge to U.S. Democratic Norms
Author discusses India’s transnational repression tactics targeting U.S.-based critics—arguing they undermine American democratic norms and require urgent legal, diplomatic, and human rights responses... Read More...


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How Digital Taxation Will Evolve in a Globalized Economy
How Digital Taxation Will Evolve in a Globalized Economy
Author explores the evolution of digital taxation—highlighting the OECD’s global reform efforts and stressing the need for fairness, cooperation, and innovation in a digitized economy. By Ramil Abbaso... Read More...


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Nuclear Deterrence for All: Why Global Security Demands Equal Access to Nuclear Weapons
Nuclear Deterrence for All: Why Global Security Demands Equal Access to Nuclear Weapons
Author asks whether broader nuclear deterrence—if equitably accessible—could prevent war, challenging conventional non-proliferation logic and exposing global power asymmetries. By Oumar Fofana. (07/2... Read More...


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Operation Sindoor and the NIA’s Crackdown: Political Intimidation and the Erosion of the Rule of Law in Kashmir
Operation Sindoor and the NIA’s Crackdown: Political Intimidation and the Erosion of the Rule of Law in Kashmir
Author critiques India’s Operation Sindoor and the NIA’s use of anti-terror laws—arguing they erode rule of law, suppress dissent, and heighten regional instability in Kashmir.. By Abdul Mussawer Safi... Read More...


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New Crisis Old Game
New Crisis Old Game
Author argues that the war in Ukraine reflects a continuation of Cold War dynamics—urging Americans to confront hard questions about democracy, power, and U.S. global responsibility. By Ryan Reidway. ... Read More...


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Thoughts on Child Education in Gaza
Thoughts on Child Education in Gaza
Author reflects on education issues encountered by children in Gaza. By Christina Cushen. (07/16/2025) Read More...


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Martyrdom Anniversary of Burhan Wani and the Revival of Kashmir’s Quest for Self-Determination
Martyrdom Anniversary of Burhan Wani and the Revival of Kashmir’s Quest for Self-Determination
Article reflects on Burhan Wani’s legacy and the enduring Kashmiri struggle for self-determination—framing it as a resistance to militarization, digital repression, and political disenfranchisement. B... Read More...


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Regional Resolve: Pakistan’s Long-Term Stake in Afghanistan’s Security and Progress
Regional Resolve: Pakistan’s Long-Term Stake in Afghanistan’s Security and Progress
Author highlights Pakistan’s commitment to Afghanistan’s stability. By Abdul Mussawer Safi. (07/10/2025) Read More...


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