Explore the legal rationale behind Pakistan’s cross-border precision airstrikes in Afghanistan. An academic analysis of Article 51, state sovereignty, and the TTP threat
Netanyahu’s press conference merged military triumphs with religious rhetoric, signaling a dangerous escalation across the Middle East.
Explore how classical and structural realism explain the Iran-Israel rivalry. Discover how the pursuit of power and the “security dilemma” shape the volatile Middle East.
This case underscores a growing paradox: in the digital age, ideological extremism can emerge within affluent, well-integrated communities far removed from traditional drivers of radicalization.
pakistan’s solar boom and the US-Pakistan Green Alliance are reshaping the country’s energy future through renewables, grid modernization, and strategic cooperation.
International attention is now catching up with Pakistan’s long-standing concerns over terrorism operating from Afghan territory
![US Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, amid heightened regional tensions following the Iran crisis. [Image via AFP].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-3-3-scaled-1.webp "US Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, amid heightened regional tensions following the Iran crisis. [Image via AFP].")
The 2026 Iran crisis reveals deeper geopolitical ambitions behind US escalation and its impact on Middle Eastern power dynamics.
An analysis of how messianic and apocalyptic beliefs influence Zionist strategic thinking and why Muslim states must integrate ideological and eschatological analysis into their policy formulation toward Israel and the Middle East.
Cheap yet lethal drones are transforming modern warfare by enabling weaker states to challenge technologically superior militaries. Iran’s use of Shahed drones illustrates how cost-effective UAVs are redefining the power balance in contemporary conflicts.
Analyze Pakistan’s quiet role in Gulf tensions. Learn how Islamabad uses shuttle diplomacy to balance ties with both Saudi Arabia and Iran amidst the mounting tensions.