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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 occupies a central…
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 artery. The skirmish between Pakistani and…
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 I, culminated in an unprecedented victory. This…
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 focus: the global commitment to a just energy transition is…
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 border crossing—a dusty, windswept divide between Pakistan and…
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, but the world looks away.
By Reena Ghelani
Source: Aljazeera…
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 years, gaining a new, urgent pitch since…
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 cautious optimism. After months of…
What are the Sources of Tension Between Turks and Arabs?
A Question That Haunts Me: Who Else Doesn't Want Turks in the Arab World?
I am aware that the majority of my readers are Arab, and I want to address a topic that has long…
Afghanistan- Pakistan Relations
Behind the Strategy: Pakistan’s Real Objectives and Our National Path
Introduction
The relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan is not merely a matter of neighborhood; it…