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.
pakistan’s solar boom and the US-Pakistan Green Alliance are reshaping the country’s energy future through renewables, grid modernization, and strategic cooperation.
Afghanistan’s Defence Minister recently labeled TTP members as “refugees,” deepening the Pak-Afghan security crisis. Discover why Pakistan faces a strategic necessity to dismantle cross-border terrorist sanctuaries.
The crash of an Indian Air Force Su-30 in Assam highlights the IAF’s long history of aircraft accidents, maintenance challenges, and declining squadron strength.
Is the conflict with Iran a strategic necessity or a “divine plan”? Analyze how messianic imperatives in the US military are threatening global stability.
Explore the global fallout of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following Operation Epic Fury. Analyse the surge in oil prices, US struggle for energy hegemony, and the risk of a global recession
What changed in the Feb 26 Pak-Afghan clashes? From restraint to calibrated force, Pakistan signaled a tougher, proactive border doctrine.
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Four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the war has evolved into a costly stalemate with far-reaching geopolitical and economic consequences.
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For decades, Balochistan’s underdevelopment has been framed as a story of federal neglect. But does the data support that claim?
Taliban’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi asked why only Pakistan complains about terrorism in Afghanistan. The truth is clear; Pakistan bears the heaviest burden. Since 2021, the Taliban regime has turned Afghanistan into a hub of terror and oppression, leaving Pakistan to face staggering human, economic, and security costs while the world watches.