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World Bank Warns Pakistan’s Export Crisis is Symptom of Deeper Economic Malaise, Urges Urgent Reforms

 The World Bank has issued a stark warning to Pakistan, stating that the country's chronic export weakness is no longer…

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The Unfinished War for Afghanistan’s Future

On this day, four years ago, the world I knew was erased. The Afghan Republic collapsed not with a negotiated…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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