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2024, in retrospect, leaves behind a complex legacy—Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan marked by turmoil and mixed outcomes in politics, security, and democracy.
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Richard Grenell’s push to ‘Free Imran Khan’ raises more questions than answers. What are the geopolitical motives behind this campaign?
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From Gaza to Kashmir, the world picks and chooses when to care about human rights. UNAMA’s selective accountability over Pakistan’s TTP strikes is one instance.
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Pakistan tackles the TTP challenge with precision airstrikes and diplomatic overtures. Can this balance rewrite the region’s security narrative?
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Quaid-e-Azam Day is a call to action, reminding Pakistanis that the nation’s future depends on fulfilling the dream of the Quaid, as envisioned in 1947.
![The Pak-Afghan reset hinges on pragmatic solutions to shared challenges—security, economic ties, and regional diplomacy—beyond historical narratives. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SAT-Web-Banners-20-1600x917.webp "SAT Web Banners (20)")
The Pak-Afghan reset hinges on pragmatic solutions to shared challenges—security, economic ties, and regional diplomacy—beyond historical narratives.
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Is Pakistan asking China for second-strike nuclear help? We explore the facts, media spin, and deeper strategic implications.
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Jolani’s vision for Syria focuses on reform, inclusivity, and distancing from the Taliban model, as the U.S. cautiously engages with HTS leadership
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U.S. sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program intensify regional tensions and raise concerns over fairness and effectiveness.
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Weaponization of narratives shape global perceptions; India excels in soft power, while Israel aims to adopt its strategy.