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Ali: The One Who Remained Steadfast
When Czechs and Slovaks still lived under a single flag called Czechoslovakia, there was a young man named Václav Havel. He wrote plays that quietly defied the Communist regime.…
Between Two Giants: Munir’s Islamabad Dilemma
At the United Nations General Assembly, US President Donald Trump once again delivered sharp criticism of China. But in an unusual twist, he also lumped in India and Russia,…
Deceived and Enslaved: Human Trafficking Networks Prey on Afghan Migrants, Forcing Them into Europe’s Shadow…
A cycle of exploitation, from false promises in Iran to forced labour and sexual slavery in Europe, highlights a dire and growing humanitarian crisis.
A pervasive and…
From Auschwitz, to Bosnia, to Gaza: The Unbearable Price of Silence
Genocide does not emerge from a vacuum. It is meticulously planned in the halls of power, fueled by dehumanizing propaganda, and executed in the killing fields. But it ultimately…
A New Beginning in the Trump-Erdoğan Relationship
The hosting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House marked a significant resumption of presidential-level relations between the…
A Trophy Unclaimed: How Geopolitics Overshadowed India’s Asia Cup Victory
The Indian cricket team's hard-fought victory in the Asia Cup final was dramatically overshadowed on Sunday when they refused to accept the championship trophy, a stunning protest…
Egypt’s Options in Confronting Israel: From Warnings to a Potential Alliance
Escalating Rhetoric and Regional Alarms
On September 16, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a stark warning, declaring that the region stands on the "brink of…
The 80th UN General Assembly: A Geopolitical Reckoning for a Multipolar World
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), convening in New York in September 2025, has unfolded as a defining moment of geopolitical realignment. What for…
Washington and Kabul: Rational Mediation and Recalibrating the Path Forward
Recent developments in Afghanistan have reignited opportunities for diplomatic engagement between the Taliban-led government in Kabul and the United States. The visit of Mr. Adam…
Trump, Bagram, and the Taliban’s Foes: A Strategic Quagmire
The political shockwaves from Donald Trump’s threats to retake Bagram Air Base continue to reverberate across Afghanistan. While the Taliban’s stance—eager for engagement but…