If Iran is one of the United States’ and Israel’s most persistent geopolitical adversaries, a simple question follows: why has the Western playbook of overwhelming
Is the conflict with Iran a strategic necessity or a “divine plan”? Analyze how messianic imperatives in the US military are threatening global stability.
Explore the global fallout of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following Operation Epic Fury. Analyse the surge in oil prices, US struggle for energy hegemony, and the risk of a global recession
The escalating tensions between US-Israel and Iran threaten Pakistan’s economy, security, oil imports, remittances, and regional stability amid border conflicts.
Discover why US-Israel air strikes on Iran during Operation Epic Fury will fail to force regime change due to airpower limitations
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Pakistan cuts illegal migration to EU by 47% via 1,700+ arrests. Europe hails it as frontline partner, eyes legal labor paths amid crime-terror links.
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Four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the war has evolved into a costly stalemate with far-reaching geopolitical and economic consequences.
PM Shehbaz meets Qatar’s Emir in Doha, reaffirming strong ties and advancing strategic economic cooperation.
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For decades, Balochistan’s underdevelopment has been framed as a story of federal neglect. But does the data support that claim?
UN and Russian assessments highlight persistent militant networks in Afghanistan, raising regional security concerns despite Taliban control.