South Asia Times

Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

Islamabad is Rewriting the Regional Order

SAT Editorial Desk April 18, 2026

Cargo ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz in the northern Emirate. Photographer: Giuseppe Cacace/AFP/Getty Images

THE TENSION BREAKS: Why the Opening of Hormuz is the “Bailout” the Global Economy Needed

SAT Commentary April 18, 2026

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Explaining the US Naval Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

SAT Editorial Desk April 14, 2026

Explore how Pakistan is reclaiming its historical role as a global peace broker by facilitating a pivotal ceasefire between the US and Iran.

Islamabad Steers Global Peace: Inside the US-Iran Ceasefire

SAT Editorial Desk April 8, 2026

Pakistani leadership meeting Gulf and Middle Eastern officials during high-level diplomatic engagement, reflecting Pakistan’s role in regional mediation and multi-vector foreign policy in the Iran–US crisis

Better Call Pakistan: The Rise of Middle power in a Changing World Order

Haiqa Shah April 3, 2026

AI Image depicting US and Israel framing Iran as a threat, featuring military assets, missiles, and a divided Middle East map highlighting regional geopolitical tensions

The Myth of Iranian Threat

Suffian Zafar and Abdul Muhaymin Farooq March 28, 2026

The poster featuring the slayed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, military drones, and soldiers over a city in flames.

The Return of Assassination: How Targeted Killing Became Routine Statecraft

Wali Kharal March 27, 2026

From 1973 oil embargo to 2026 tensions, Middle East energy geopolitics is shaking global markets and economies.

Energy Weaponization: From Oil Embargo of 1973 to Blockage of Strait of Hormuz

SAT Commentary March 19, 2026

Narendra Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu shaking hands during India-Israel diplomatic meeting, symbolizing strategic partnership and defence cooperation between India and Israel

Weapons, Wealth, and West Asia: The Evolution of India-Israel Relations

Maryam Raashed March 17, 2026