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Let us establish the facts before anything else, because Zalmay Khalilzad’s intervention on X depends entirely on the audience not doing precisely that. Afghanistan has

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The West’s blocking of BLA sanctions at the UNSC reveals how geopolitical competition is hollowing out the UN’s counterterrorism architecture, and what Pakistan must do next.

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The US-Israel war on Iran highlights the decline of unilateral American dominance in the Middle East and underscores the need for a regional security architecture led by Muslim states through diplomacy, sovereignty, and strategic cooperation.

An in-depth analysis of the US naval blockade on Iran, examining its legal basis, strategic intent, and potential impact on the Strait of Hormuz, global energy markets, and regional stability.

Dive into an analytical perspective of the 2026 Islamabad Talks between the US and Iran. Despite a deadlock, discover why Pakistan’s historic mediation is a major geopolitical victory that averted a global crisis.

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