Down The Line

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Jolani's vision for Syria focuses on reform, inclusivity, and distancing from the Taliban model, as the U.S. cautiously engages with HTS leadership. [Image via NBC News]

Jolani’s Vision for Syria: Reform or Extremism

BySAT Editorial Desk December 20, 2024 Diplomix,Down The Line,Eurasia
The ICC’s arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders raise critical questions about international justice, political motivations, and the prospects for accountability in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Copyright Abir Sultan/ABIR SULTAN

Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant: Justice, Politics, or Selective Action?

BySAT Editorial Desk November 22, 2024
The ICC’s arrest warrants for Netanyahu and other Israeli as well as Hamas leaders raise critical...
Pakistan faces a wave of deadly attacks, with terrorism resurging in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, impacting national stability and regional relations. [Image via VoA]

A Grim Ten Days: Terrorism’s Resurgence in Pakistan

BySAT Editorial Desk November 21, 2024
Pakistan faces a wave of deadly attacks, with terrorism's resurgence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and...
The Baba Guru Nanak Kabaddi Festival 2024 celebrated sports and faith, uniting over 5,000 Sikh pilgrims in Kartarpur. [mage via Ravinder Singh Robin]

Baba Guru Nanak Kabaddi Festival 2024: Sports, Spirit, and Politics

BySAT Editorial Desk November 20, 2024
The Baba Guru Nanak Kabaddi Festival 2024 celebrated sports and faith, uniting over 5,000 Sikh...
COP29 and G20 spotlight global challenges in climate finance, justice, and governance amid geopolitical tensions. [Image via Wikimedia Commons/ By President Azerbaijan]

COP29 and G20: Defining Global Cooperation Crisis

BySAT Editorial Desk November 19, 2024
COP29 and G20 spotlight global challenges in climate finance, justice, and governance amid...
The first-ever Karachi-Chittagong Link paves the way for enhanced connectivity, trade corridors, and a potential counterbalance to India's influence in South Asia. [Image via Pak Embassy Bangladesh]

Karachi-Chittagong Link: South Asia’s New Game Changer

BySAT Editorial Desk November 18, 2024
The first-ever Karachi-Chittagong Link paves the way for enhanced connectivity, trade corridors, and...
Pakistan, a country blessed with a rich coastline, continues to suffer from Sea Blindness, missing out on economic opportunities in its maritime sector. [Image via commons.wikimedia]

Pakistan: A Nation with Sea but with Sea Blindness

BySAT Editorial Desk November 15, 2024
Pakistan, a country blessed with a rich coastline, continues to suffer from Sea Blindness, missing...
COP29 in Baku faces delays and controversy over climate issues. With key absences and trade disputes, will the summit deliver on urgent climate action? [Image via Reuters]

COP29 in Baku: The Make-or-Break Moment for Climate Action

BySAT Editorial Desk November 14, 2024
COP29 in Baku faces delays and controversy over climate issues. With key absences and trade...
Is the Saudi-Iran thaw the beginning of a new era in Middle Eastern diplomacy—ushering in what could be called Middle East 2.0? [Image via Saudi Press Agency SPA/AFP]

Saudi-Iran Thaw: Shifting Middle East Dynamics

BySAT Editorial Desk November 13, 2024
Is the Saudi-Iran thaw the beginning of a new era in Middle Eastern diplomacy—ushering in what could...
As tensions rise before Aman 2025, the Indian Ocean becomes a key battleground for influence, with India and Pakistan's naval posturing at its core. [Image via SAT Creatives]

The Indian Ocean: The Great Game Moves to the Seas

BySAT Editorial Desk November 12, 2024
As tensions rise before Aman 2025, the Indian Ocean becomes a key battleground for influence, with...