Middle East Strategic Rivalry: Realism, Power Balance, and Iran-Israel Tensions
Explore how classical and structural realism explain the Iran-Israel rivalry. Discover how the pursuit of power and the “security dilemma” shape the volatile Middle East.
 Extremism Beyond Poverty
This case underscores a growing paradox: in the digital age, ideological extremism can emerge within affluent, well-integrated communities far removed from traditional drivers of radicalization.
Powering the Future: How the US-Pakistan Green Alliance is Driving Pakistan’s Renewable Energy Revolution
pakistan’s solar boom and the US-Pakistan Green Alliance are reshaping the country’s energy future through renewables, grid modernization, and strategic cooperation.
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.