Terrorism Concerns in Afghanistan: From Pakistan’s Longstanding Advocacy to the World Stage
International attention is now catching up with Pakistan’s long-standing concerns over terrorism operating from Afghan territory
The Iran Crisis Is Not Just About Iran
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The 2026 Iran crisis reveals deeper geopolitical ambitions behind US escalation and its impact on Middle Eastern power dynamics.
The Eschatological Chessboard: How Messianic Ideology Shapes Zionist Strategy and Middle East Geopolitics
An analysis of how messianic and apocalyptic beliefs influence Zionist strategic thinking and why Muslim states must integrate ideological and eschatological analysis into their policy formulation toward Israel and the Middle East.
Drones in the Iran–US–Israel War: How Cheap UAVs Are Redefining Modern Warfare
Cheap yet lethal drones are transforming modern warfare by enabling weaker states to challenge technologically superior militaries. Iran’s use of Shahed drones illustrates how cost-effective UAVs are redefining the power balance in contemporary conflicts.
Mullah Yaqoob’s TTP Remarks: A Breaking Point for Pak-Afghan Relations?
Afghanistan’s Defence Minister recently labeled TTP members as “refugees,” deepening the Pak-Afghan security crisis. Discover why Pakistan faces a strategic necessity to dismantle cross-border terrorist sanctuaries.
Preventing War: Pakistan’s Quiet Role in Gulf Tensions
Analyze Pakistan’s quiet role in Gulf tensions. Learn how Islamabad uses shuttle diplomacy to balance ties with both Saudi Arabia and Iran amidst the mounting tensions.
Why the UAE Is Absorbing Iran’s Attacks Without Retaliation: The Trap of the Abraham Accords
Iran’s missile attacks expose the UAE’s strategic vulnerability after the Abraham Accords, revealing the limits of deterrence and reliance on U.S. security guarantees.
Pakistan Between Iran and Saudi Arabia: Diplomacy, Deterrence, and a Strategic Test
: Pakistan helped halt Iran’s strikes on the Gulf states, but the real test begins now. Can Islamabad balance diplomacy, deterrence, and its Saudi defense pact?
The Quiet Bargains Behind the West Asia War
The West Asia war is not only fought on battlefields. Quiet bargains, tariffs and oil routes reveal the hidden calculations shaping the region.