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Why the Mullahs Can Be Toppled Without Occupying Iran
Iran has reached a point where protest alone may no longer be sufficient to dismantle the Islamic Republic’s entrenched machinery of repression. The latest nationwide unrest,…
The Arrest of Maduro and the Collapse of International Legitimacy
In a seismic event for the international order, the United States announced on the dawn of January 3rd, 2026, that it had executed a large-scale military operation against…
A New Arab-Islamic Alliance to Face the Coming Earthquakes
The ongoing developments in the Middle East necessitate a shift from traditional geopolitical stances. Every nation must recognize this imperative. If we fail to transcend…
Controlling Militancy Through Military Means: Limits And Lessons
Pakistan’s internal security situation has continued to deteriorate despite the closure of crossing points along the Durand Line nearly three months ago and the use of air power…
Power, Polarization, and Legacy of Khaleda Zia
She had envisioned a historic homecoming, one where throngs of supporters would flood the streets of Dhaka and every corner of Bangladesh, heralding what she hoped would be her…
The Rivalry Between Turkey and Israel Evolving into Competing Blocs and Alliances
The war of annihilation in Gaza, following the "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation and its regional repercussions, has placed Turkey and Israel in a state of rivalry and indirect…
Congratulating Christians at Christmas is permissible — and reflects Islam’s higher purpose
Every year, as Christmas approaches, I hear a familiar question across many parts of the Muslim world: as a Muslim, should I offer greetings to my Christian neighbors?
Many choose…
Uncertain Fate for Syria’s “March 10” Agreement Between Al-Sharaa and Abdi
Beirut – Mounting questions surround the fate of the March 10, 2024 agreement, signed by Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic…
From Terror Provocation to Nuclear Panic: What Pakistan’s Trump Gratitude Really Confesses
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s repeated, almost theatrical gratitude toward Donald Trump for “resolving” the recent India–Pakistan conflict is not diplomacy, it is an…
Diplomatic Gains and Strategic Signaling: Afghanistan’s Evolving Approach to Pakistan
Afghanistan’s recent water-resources decisions, including the recent in-principle approval of a major water transfer scheme, must be evaluated in the context of intensifying…