UK Endorsement Validates Pakistan’s Stance on Afghan Sanctuaries
The official visit of UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary Hamish Falconer to Islamabad marks a crucial shift in how the international community addresses the volatile security dynamics of South Asia. For years, the issue of cross-border militancy emanating from Afghanistan has been viewed by external observers primarily through a localized, bilateral lens, a persistent dispute between Islamabad […]
The Mirage of “Nuclear Islamism”: Why the Pakistan-Iran Comparison Fails
This commentary critiques Brahma Chellaney’s “nuclear Islamism” narrative, arguing that grouping Pakistan and Iran ignores critical legal and strategic realities. It highlights the disparity in non-proliferation enforcement, specifically contrasting the treatment of NPT signatories with the strategic exceptions granted to India. By deconstructing ideological framing, the text advocates for a foreign policy analysis rooted in treaty architecture rather than religious identity.
The Return of Assassination: How Targeted Killing Became Routine Statecraft
From Soleimani to Khamenei, targeted killings are becoming a central tool of statecraft. This article examines their legality, strategic logic, and implications for international law.
The Hegemon’s Gavel
International law was never truly independent. Once the guarantor of the system breaks the rules, the law becomes a tool for power, not principle.
ICJ Investigates Israel’s Actions Against UNRWA and International Law Violations in Palestine
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ICJ hears case on Israel’s obligations to UN, aid groups, and third states in occupied Palestine amid Gaza crisis.
Pentagon Tasked With Providing ‘Military Options’ To Ensure US Access To Panama Canal, Official Says
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Trump administration considers military options for ensuring US access to the Panama Canal amid strategic concerns.
Nepal Arrests Indian National with Semi-Automatic Pistol Near Border
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Nepal arrests an Indian national with a semi-automatic pistol, raising concerns over arms smuggling and regional security.
UN, Arab League Oppose Trump’s Proposal to Relocate Palestinians Outside Gaza
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UN and Arab League oppose Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians outside Gaza, citing violations of international law.
Bangladesh Summons Indian HC Pranay Verma Over Border Fence Construction
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Bangladesh summons Indian envoy Pranay Verma over border fence tensions, citing violations of international law.