Articles, writings & analyses

Perfume, Politics, and Perfidy: The Scent of Shifting Alliances

Childhood memories have a strange way of resurfacing in the theater of global politics. I was reminded of a rhyme…

4 weeks ago

From War to Politics: The Paradox of Pragmatic Survival in Syria and the Isolation of Victory in Afghanistan

Both the Syrian and Afghan experiences emerged from prolonged and bloody conflicts, united by the common goal of liberation from…

4 weeks ago

The U.S.–India Defense Agreement, Indo–Afghan Convergence, and Gulf Influence

The U.S.–India Defense Agreement, Indo–Afghan Convergence, and Gulf Influence Engineering Regional Balances in South Asia and the Indian Ocean Afghanistan…

4 weeks ago

A Broken Bridge: Istanbul Talks Fail, Pak-Afghan Trade Suffers

On October 12, 2025, the thunder of heavy artillery replaced the rumble of commerce at the Torkham crossing—Afghanistan’s busiest trade…

4 weeks ago

Forging a Strategic Alliance: Advancing Türkiye-Saudi Arabia Relations Amid Opportunities and Challenges

The Turkish War of Independence, fought under the visionary leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in the aftermath of World War…

1 month ago

Why Climate Finance is Not Enough: The Urgent Case for Technology and Justice

As the world prepares for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, a stark reality is coming into…

1 month ago

Afghan Refugees Forced Out of Pakistan Amid Rising Tensions with Taliban

Under the pale autumn sun, the sound of crying children blends with the rumble of truck engines at the Chaman…

1 month ago

In Sudan, war is being waged on women and children

Mothers flee gunfire with infants in their arms. Girls are raped, boys are forced to fight and families go hungry,…

1 month ago

Why the Humanities Are More Critical Than Ever in the Age of AI

What use are the humanities? That blunt, almost accusatory question has ricocheted across university halls and social media in recent…

1 month ago

Can Gaza Have Peace Without a UN Mandate?

The proposal to deploy an international stabilization force in Gaza, emerging from US-brokered ceasefire talks, has ignited a flicker of…

1 month ago