Mariam Shah, a PhD Scholar at the National Defense University (NDU)

U.S.-China Defense Dialogue: US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun attend a bilateral meeting [Image via Reuters]

Diplomix

Why is U.S.-China Defense Dialogue at Shangri-La Important?

Can this U.S.-China defense dialogue pave the way for a more stable Asia-Pacific and global security environment?

Palestinian and Kashmiri Freedom Struggles

Beyond Boundaries

Palestinian and Kashmiri Freedom Struggles: A Comparison

Amid global freedom struggles, Palestinian and Kashmiri fights for freedom are unique, narrating stories of resilience and resistance

Diplomix

Water Dispute: Iran-Afghanistan Crisis

Water wars loom: Iran and Afghanistan\’s border clashes expose the dire consequences of neglecting water disputes. The implications of these clashes are far-reaching, impacting regional stability and peace.

China\’s Strategic Diplomacy: Reconciling Saudi Arabia and Iran

China pulled off a diplomatic victory with the historic reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran, undermining US geopolitical dominance over the region and fostering regional cooperation through dialogue and diplomacy.

Beyond SAT

Japan’s Defence Overhaul: From Pacifist to Militarist

The region has been agitated by Japan\’s intention to double its defence spending by 2027. The \”major shift\” in Japanese security policies has been extensively debated, including how and why Japan is giving up its \”pacifist\” roots and choosing militarization.

Perspectives

Guantanamo Bay: Ending the Era of Injustice

After the most recent release, there are now 32 prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, including 18 who are eligible for transfer. These detainees continue to be held without charge despite having their transfer approved, with little recourse to hasten their release.

Pakistan floods expose the wrath of climate crisis on unprepared nations [Image via Al Jazeera]

Beyond SAT

Climate Crisis and Floods: Natural Disaster or Own Folies?

Despite the attention the world is now giving to the catastrophic floods in Pakistan, the question of responsibility and early prevention is still not ruled out. Lack of preventive strategies at home and indifference of the global powers to climate change remain the leading factors that brought on this havoc on vulnerable populations.

How the U.S. Is Dragging China in Its Dirty Blame Game

Russia-Ukraine crisis has fully exposed the penetrability of Cold War mentality in the consciousness of the US and the West. Perceiving China as a close ally of Russia, the US has directed its venom and blame game at China. This attitude is counter-productive for the peace the US and the West desire in Ukraine.

In the Midst of Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Let’s Not Forget Afghanistan

The world is blatantly ignoring Afghanistan\’s intensifying humanitarian crisis. While Afghanistan\’s neighbors are keen on extending every possible support to the Afghan people, the sanctions and unjust freezing of Afghan assets by the US and the West are responsible for the worsening situation in Afghanistan.

How Western Media Played the Role of Arsonist in Russia-Ukraine Crisis?

If the individuals and nations are crammed by disinformation, it will affect public perception and policy. In 2003, the same propaganda, warmongering and false/misled information by U.S. officials led to the invasion of Iraq, precisely on the claims of WMDs.

South Asia Times

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