THE TENSION BREAKS: Why the Opening of Hormuz is the “Bailout” the Global Economy Needed
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.
Beyond the Deadlock: An Analysis of the 2026 Islamabad Talks
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.
Pakistan’s Streets and Iran’s War: The Cost of Weaponizing Islamic Solidarity
A hard-hitting analysis of how the idea of the Ummah is weaponized in geopolitics, and why Pakistan continues to bear the human, economic, and strategic costs of conflicts that are not its own.
India’s Hostile Strategy Against Pakistan: A Historical and Geopolitical Perspective
Since 1947, India has pursued a consistent strategy to undermine Pakistan—from Kashmir and the 1971 war to today’s subversion in Balochistan—posing enduring threats to Pakistan’s sovereignty.
Echo Chambers and Empire Dreams: How India Projects Its Own Lobbying
India accuses Pakistan of lobbying in Washington, but the real story lies in New Delhi’s sprawling influence machinery—PR firms, fake NGOs, and narrative warfare.
The Kashmir Equation: Rethinking Strategy Amid Shifting Geopolitics
At a SAT roundtable in Islamabad, key voices from policy, academia, and activism called for inclusive, strategic, and diplomatic approaches to the Kashmir crisis.
Nepal PM Oli Hints at Strained Ties with Modi After Bangkok Bimstec Summit
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Remarks of PM Oli hint at strained ties with India despite claims of understanding with Modi during Bimstec summit in Bangkok.
Balochistan: The Black Day That Never Was
![Accession, terrorism, geopolitics. The real story of the ‘Black Day’ of Balochistan goes beyond what we’re told! Let’s explore. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SAT-Web-Banners-8-1024x1024.webp)
Accession, terrorism, geopolitics. The real story of the ‘Black Day’ of Balochistan goes beyond what we’re told! Let’s explore.
Pakistan’s Gwadar Airport: A Grand Infrastructure Without Flights—What Went Wrong?
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Why has Pakistan’s Gwadar Airport failed to take off, and what does this tell us about the country’s broader developmental challenges?
China’s Xi Backs Putin, Strengthens ‘No Limits’ Partnership on Ukraine Conflict Anniversary
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Xi Jinping reaffirms China’s “no limits” partnership with Putin, underscoring strong ties amid U.S. diplomatic shifts on Ukraine.