South Asia Times

Diplomacy & geopolitics

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India’s Afghanistan Gambit

Umer Farooq October 9, 2026

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Dismantling Disinformation Surrounding Pakistan Saudi Defence Cooperation

SAT Commentary October 6, 2026

The three leaders at Al-Safa Palace, Makkah, 7 August 2026. Source: Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Saudi Press Agency.

What is the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement?

SAT Research Desk October 5, 2026

Afghanistan and Russia signed a military-technical cooperation agreement during the International Security Forum held in the Moscow region

Decoding Moscow’s Strategic Stakes in Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan

Abdul Musawir Bapar October 5, 2026

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Houthi Strike on Madinah Power Station Crosses Red Line

SAT Commentary October 2, 2026

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The Three Shocks and the Unmaking of the Global Energy Map

Azhar Zeeshan October 1, 2026

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Pakistan Strategic Red Lines and the Houthi Threat

SAT Commentary September 30, 2026

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Pakistan’s Role in Revitalizing the Conference on Disarmament

Nazia Sheikh September 24, 2026

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Realizing Pakistan and United States Strategic Synergy in Washington

SAT Commentary September 23, 2026