Biden administration negotiates with the Taliban for the exchange of detained Americans and Afghans in U.S. custody.
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Will Trump Dial Up America’s ‘Do More’ Policy for Afghanistan?
The U.S. “Do More” policy faces new challenges as Trump’s return could shift aid and counter-terrorism strategies in Afghanistan.
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Future of Pak-US Alliance: Boosting Ties in Economic Partnership
The Pak-US Alliance is strengthening through economic ties, focusing on trade, investment, and mutual prosperity amid global geopolitical shifts.
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The Pakistan-US Equation: From Diplomacy, Trade to Geopolitics
US-Pakistan ties evolve with economic cooperation, balancing relations with China, and key engagements in trade, security, and climate change
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A Legacy of Alliance: US-Pakistan Partnership
US-Pakistan partnership is a journey of alliances, challenges, and opportunities shaping an evolving relationship. What lies ahead?
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India’s Maldives Crisis and Beyond: What is at Stake
Washington Post report on alleged plot of India to oust Maldives government raises questions. What’s behind the claim and its geopolitical impact?
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Richard Grenell’s Push for ‘Free Imran Khan’ – What’s the Catch
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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Russia’s Taliban Pivot: A Calculated Play or a Risky Gamble?
Russia’s Taliban pivot signals a strategic gamble, balancing counterterrorism efforts with geopolitical ambitions in a volatile regional landscape.
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Selective Accountability: The TTP and its Refugee Reality
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’s TTP Challenge: Strikes, Talks, and Solutions
Pakistan tackles the TTP challenge with precision airstrikes and diplomatic overtures. Can this balance rewrite the region’s security narrative?
