The End of Dollar Dominance: How Gold is Rewriting the Rules of Global Finance
After nearly eight decades of U.S. dollar supremacy, the global financial order is entering a historic transition. As nations seek refuge from debt crises, sanctions, and monetary manipulation, gold is regaining its status as the world’s most trusted store of value. Led by China’s strategic accumulation and supported by a worldwide shift toward de-dollarisation, this transformation signals the birth of a multipolar, asset-backed financial era, one anchored not in promises, but in tangible wealth.
Pakistan’s Nobel Nomination for Trump: Peacebroker or Polarizing Figure?
Pakistan’s decision to nominate Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize highlights his role in brokering ceasefires, but also exposes deep divisions at home and abroad over his aggressive policies and controversial record on global conflicts.
Beyond Words: Why Afghanistan’s Actions on Terrorism Will Define Regional Trust
Kabul’s calls for dialogue sound promising, but the continued presence of TTP sanctuaries on Afghan soil fuels deadly instability in Pakistan. Until the Taliban translates words into decisive action against terrorism, any talk of regional trust will remain hollow.
China’s Military prepared to down unauthorized flying object near Naval Base
An unidentified flying object sparks Security concerns as China mobilizes to take down an object near a strategic Naval base in Qingdao China to shoot down unauthorized object flying over waters near the port city of Qingdao, which is home to a major naval base for the People’s Liberation Army, Chinese news outlet The Paper […]
Al Qaeda, TTP and IS-KP: The Convergence and Divergence
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Al Qaeda, TTP, and IS-KP pose a great threat to South Asia and the whole world. Sharing similar history and formation, these organizations converge on their origin. However, their beliefs in Islamic State and their area of influence provide a distinction among them.
The Times They Are A-Changin’
Russia has invaded Ukraine. The whole world is experiencing the tremors. How is the World Order changing? Where will this current flux lead the world?
Ukraine Crisis: A Liberal Delusion
Russia’s actions speak for themselves. Ukraine is a flat land buffer zone for Russia which has protected it from Napoleonic France, and Imperial and Nazi Germany. The West has been in a constant liberal delusion while Russia has acted realistically and defensively.
India’s Dilemma in the Indo-Pacific Theater
India with its leverage lost in Afghanistan is reportedly considering reopening its embassy in Kabul. This comes at a time when India is seeking its role in Afghanistan; either through ‘Asia-Pacific’ group – 18th Russia-India-China (RIC) foreign ministers’ meeting, or through United States-led initiatives, such as Quad.
Failure of United States in Afghanistan
Failed withdrawal: Afghanistan in turmoil, economy ruined, society unstable, security lacking, infrastructure insufficient.
A Game of Unofficial Communiqués
What does the leaked NYTimes news signify? Was this a deliberate attempt to pressurize Pakistan? Or put it in a discombobulated place? Or was it just another regular leak that news correspondents crave to get their hands on? The past few weeks have been very interestingly disturbing when it comes to events happening in South […]