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Syria’s post-conflict authorities are dismantling what remained of the country’s foreign terrorist infrastructure, arresting fighters, restricting extremist networks, and closing off what was once among

Recent statements by British and European envoys signal a decisive shift in how the West frames Afghanistan-based terrorism, and validate concerns Pakistan has long raised alone

For most of this spring, the Strait of Hormuz was less a shipping lane than a held breath. Tankers idled off Bandar Abbas, insurers quietly

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.

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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