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The End of Liberal Internationalism? America’s Retreat into Realism

The End of Liberal Internationalism? Trump’s New Realism

SAT Editorial Desk September 25, 2025

Donald Trump’s address to the UN General Assembly marked a sharp break from America’s seven-decade stewardship of the liberal international order. Rooted in realist principles, his speech rejected multilateralism, attacked the UN’s legitimacy, and reframed alliances as transactional bargains. From immigration and climate policy to NATO and Middle East conflicts, Trump outlined a vision of unilateral power and national sovereignty that directly challenges the institutional foundations of global governance.

Recognition of Palestinian State: Symbolism or Real Change?

SAT Editorial Desk September 22, 2025

After more than 65,000 deaths and Gaza’s collapse into famine and ruin, the UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal have formally recognized Palestine. Their move breaks decades of Western policy consensus, signaling a potential turning point in the conflict, but with strict conditions and fierce Israeli opposition, the future remains deeply uncertain.

Pakistan’s Nobel Nomination for Trump: Peacebroker or Polarizing Figure?

Koonj Altaf September 22, 2025

Pakistan’s decision to nominate Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize highlights his role in brokering ceasefires, but also exposes deep divisions at home and abroad over his aggressive policies and controversial record on global conflicts.

Beyond Words: Why Afghanistan’s Actions on Terrorism Will Define Regional Trust

SAT Commentary September 21, 2025

Kabul’s calls for dialogue sound promising, but the continued presence of TTP sanctuaries on Afghan soil fuels deadly instability in Pakistan. Until the Taliban translates words into decisive action against terrorism, any talk of regional trust will remain hollow.

Trump’s H1B Policy: Consequences for India

SAT Editorial Desk September 20, 2025

A new Trump executive order imposing a $100,000 annual fee on H1B visas marks more than a shift in U.S. immigration policy, it is a geopolitical act with lasting consequences. While American firms may adapt, India faces structural damage.

Israel’s War Without Borders

Muniba Abdul Khaliq September 19, 2025

On September 9, 2025, Israel struck Doha during Hamas–U.S. ceasefire talks, killing Hamas operatives and a Qatari officer. The attack, codenamed “Fire Summit,” exposed Israel’s regional ambitions, jeopardized Qatar’s role as a mediator, and raised suspicions of U.S. complicity.

Multilateralism in Crisis: Pakistan’s Call for Collective Islamic Security

SAT Commentary September 16, 2025

In an interview with Al Jazeera, Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar declared the UN system broken and urged the Muslim world to move from words to action. He called for an Islamic security roadmap, highlighted Pakistan’s nuclear deterrence, and issued red lines on India and Afghanistan.

Pakistan’s Gaza dilemma: capability without viability. Can it disrupt Israel’s siege without collapsing internally?

Zionism, Gaza, and the Crisis of Civilisation: Pakistan, Gaza, and the Architecture of Muslim Strategy

Abdul Munim September 14, 2025

Pakistan has the military capacity to challenge Israel’s siege on Gaza, but not the strategic insulation of Iran. Its real role is not war posturing but disrupting the default — building structures, alliances, and deterrence frameworks that restore coherence to a fragmented Muslim world.

The Crescent Security Initiative: Envisioning a Pan-Islamic Security Architecture

SAT Editorial Desk September 11, 2025

Israel’s unprecedented strike in Doha has reignited calls for a collective Muslim defence pact. Can the Crescent Security Initiative succeed where past efforts failed?

The Making of an Enemy: The Taliban’s Narrative War Against Pakistan

SAT Editorial Desk September 11, 2025

The Taliban’s hostility toward Pakistan is not confined to isolated voices. Rooted in religious narratives that brand Islamabad as “un-Islamic” and reinforced by incendiary speeches and propaganda, this rhetoric fosters deep mistrust. While official representatives preach cooperation, commanders and ideologues openly glorify conflict, creating a dangerous contradiction between diplomacy and reality.

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