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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Islamabad stop, shaking hands with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif before inspecting a guard of honour during his ceremonial reception at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad [Pakistan's Prime Minister Office / AFP]

Erdogan’s Islamabad Stop: Brotherhood, Strategy, and a $5B Gamble

SAT Editorial Desk February 13, 2025

Erdogan’s Islamabad stop is more than just diplomacy. With $5B in trade on the table, Turkey and Pakistan’s brotherhood is no longer just talk.

Modi's visit to the U.S. under Trump 2.0 navigates tariffs, immigration, and Indo-Pacific strategy in a high-stakes reset. [Image via NYT]

Modi’s Trump 2.0 Visit Amid Tariffs, Deportees and China Tensions

SAT Editorial Desk February 12, 2025

Modi’s visit to the U.S. under Trump 2.0 navigates tariffs, immigration, and Indo-Pacific strategy in a high-stakes reset.

Naval commanding officers of participating countries salute as Pakistan Navy’s servicemen hoist the national flags during the opening ceremony of Pakistan Navy’s 9th Multinational Maritime Exercise AMAN-25, under the slogan “Together for Peace,” in Karachi on February 7, 2025. [Image via Arab News/ REUTERS].

Charting a New Course: Pakistan’s AMAN-2025 Sets Sail of Maritime Diplomacy

SAT Editorial Desk February 11, 2025

Conclusion of AMAN-2025: Pakistan Navy’s multilateral exercise showcasing maritime security, diplomacy, and unity.

BJP's landslide victory in Delhi 2025 reshapes more than just politics. Is this a dawn of majoritarian era, or a crisis for India's secular fabric? [Image via AFP]

Delhi 2025: BJP’s Saffron Surge, Secular Slide

SAT Editorial Desk February 10, 2025

BJP’s landslide victory in Delhi 2025 reshapes more than just politics. Is this a dawn of majoritarian era, or a crisis for India’s secular fabric?

So, the question shouldn’t be whether Pakistan has lost Kashmir. It should be: What does true freedom look like for the people of Kashmir? [Image via SAT Creatives]

All Eyes on Kashmir: Has Pakistan Lost Kashmir? Let’s Talk Facts, Not Fiction

SAT Editorial Desk February 5, 2025

So, the question shouldn’t be whether Pakistan has lost Kashmir. It should be: What does true freedom look like for the people of Kashmir?

Trump 2.0 will be a mixed bag for India. While his policies may create hurdles, they also compel India to rethink strategic priorities. [Image via Newsweek]

Trump 2.0 and India-US Relations: What To Expect

SAT Editorial Desk January 23, 2025

Trump 2.0 will be a mixed bag for India. While his policies may create hurdles, they also compel India to rethink strategic priorities.

One year after the Ram Mandir consecration, the Ram Janmabhoomi dispute may have entered its next chapter, but the story is far from over. [Image via Reuters]

One Year After Ram Mandir

SAT Editorial Desk January 22, 2025

One year after the Ram Mandir consecration, the Ram Janmabhoomi dispute may have entered its next chapter, but the story is far from over.

Trump's return to the Oval Office in 2025 signals a sharper, more confident era of aggressive policies and global dominance. [Image via BBC]

Trump’s Return: A New Era or More of the Same?

SAT Editorial Desk January 21, 2025

Trump’s return to the Oval Office in 2025 signals a sharper, more confident era of aggressive policies and global dominance.

The debate over the name of Kashmir, sparked by Amit Shah's remarks, highlights identity, history, and political agendas.

What’s in a Name? Kashmir and the Politics of Identity

SAT Editorial Desk January 10, 2025

The debate over the name of Kashmir, sparked by Amit Shah’s remarks, highlights identity, history, and political agendas.

Terrorism, Economics, and Ideology: Pakistan Confronting Fitna Al Khawarij

SAT Editorial Desk January 6, 2025

On Jan 5, TTP, labeled Fitna al Khawarij, declared war on Pakistan’s security and economy, making confronting Fitna al Khawarij essential for national stability.