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Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

An analysis of the Trump Gaza peace plan. Despite Hamas's surprise support, deep divides over security and sovereignty threaten any chance of lasting peace.

The Promises and Perils of the New Gaza Plan

A new Gaza peace plan by Donald Trump has international backing and a surprising partial acceptance from Hamas. However, its journey toward lasting peace is threatened by critical deal-breakers and the unresolved core question of Palestinian political sovereignty.

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Anatomy of a Diplomatic Failure: The 20-Point Gaza Plan

Anatomy of a Diplomatic Failure: The 20-Point Gaza Plan

A 20-point Gaza peace plan, initially hailed by a coalition of eight Muslim-majority nations, represented a rare moment of consensus in Middle East diplomacy. But this optimism was short-lived. Following a pivotal meeting between US and Israeli leaders, the plan was radically altered, transforming a multilateral framework into a security-centric arrangement that alienated its initial backers and triggered a crisis of trust. This is the story of how a potential breakthrough unraveled into a diplomatic failure.

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Recognition of Palestinian State: Symbolism or Real Change?

Recognition of Palestinian State: Symbolism or Real Change?

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.

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Israel’s War Without Borders

Israel’s War Without Borders

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.

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Zionism, Gaza, and the Crisis of Civilisation: The Exhaustion of the Western-Led Order

Zionism, Gaza, and the Crisis of Civilisation: The Exhaustion of the Western-Led World Order

The Gaza war highlights how Zionism functions as a structural contradiction within the Western-led order, exposing its exhaustion and accelerating a wider civilisational crisis. What is unfolding is not simply another regional conflict but evidence that the very system once projected as the “endpoint of history” is unable to enforce norms, restrain its clients, or reconcile its internal contradictions.

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Pakistan needs to be more vigilant after Iran-Israel conflict

Pakistan needs to be more vigilant after Iran-Israel conflict

On June 13th, Israel launched sudden airstrikes on Iran, sparking a dangerous cycle of retaliation that drew in the US and threatened global stability. For Pakistan, the crisis presents critical dilemmas, balancing Muslim solidarity, its rivalry with India, and pressure from global powers, while striving to maintain neutrality and safeguard national interests.

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