Is the Pashtun majority in Afghanistan real or a political myth? Explore how the absence of a census shapes power, governance, and ethnic tensions.Â
As internal Afghan factions shift toward territorial realism, the recognition of the Durand Line as a legal finality exposes the high cost of the Taliban’s extremist negligence and marks a watershed moment for regional stability.
This commentary critiques Brahma Chellaney’s “nuclear Islamism” narrative, arguing that grouping Pakistan and Iran ignores critical legal and strategic realities. It highlights the disparity in non-proliferation enforcement, specifically contrasting the treatment of NPT signatories with the strategic exceptions granted to India. By deconstructing ideological framing, the text advocates for a foreign policy analysis rooted in treaty architecture rather than religious identity.
An analytical post-mortem on the weaponization of corporate identity and the validation of Jinnah’s Two-Nation Theory in the modern Indian retail landscape.
As US–Iran talks in Islamabad hits impasse, a fragile ceasefire nears expiry. Explore the global economic, energy, and climate risks if diplomacy fails.
Hydro-Diplomacy Under Siege: The Legal Fragility of India’s Treaty Abeyance The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has long been cited as one of the world’s most
Amjad Taha’s narrative on Indian tanker Sanmar Herald (April 18, 2026) aims to disrupt Pakistan-mediated peace efforts. While citing “piracy” to bolster a pro-Israel stance, Taha ignores the strategic success of Islamabad’s diplomacy, which has maintained safe passage for Pakistani vessels, contrasting with the targeted, restricted movement of vessels in the re-imposed exclusion zone.Â
Washington claims victory, Tehran warns of war, and the IRGC loses patience. Is this the dawn of a new peace, or just a mirage in the desert?
The “completely open” Strait of Hormuz is a major win for diplomacy, but at what cost? We dive into the hidden terms of the deal and the fragile future of the Middle East.
Dive into an analytical perspective of the 2026 Islamabad Talks between the US and Iran. Despite a deadlock, discover why Pakistan’s historic mediation is a major geopolitical victory that averted a global crisis.