Allies Lost, Trust Gone
The spectacle of power, when divorced from prudence, often descends into isolation. In the contemporary theatre of international politics, the United States remains a formidable actor, yet its…
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The Strategic Earthquake: How Global Powers are Cashing In on the Middle Eastern Chaos
Washington’s PR teams are working overtime to sell ‘Operation Epic Fury’ as some standard tactical mission. But cut through the noise. Forget the polished…
‘Meri Mitti Meri Jaan’; ISPR Song Goes Viral
By Laiba Hasan The traditional patriotic anthem just got a high-octane, electronic makeover. The ISPR’s latest release, “Meri Mitti Meri Jaan,” is sweeping across…
The War of Resources on the Chessboard of Global Politics
The history of international politics bears witness to the fact that great powers have often sought to establish influence in various regions of the…
Eid al-Fitr: A Message of Spirituality, Brotherhood, and Balance
Eid al-Fitr is not merely a religious festival; rather, it is a multidimensional social, spiritual, and cultural experience that revitalizes the collective life of…
Kabul’s Corridors: Not Gunpowder, but the Fragrance of Brotherhood□
Once, the streets of Kabul echoed with the thunder of American helicopters and the roar of artillery. Today, the same alleys witness Chinese engineers,…
Victory Narrative on the Ashes of Defeat
When the temporary resident of the White House, with great fanfare, declared “victory” on the twelfth day of the war, we were reminded of…
The Fading Mirage of Reconciliation: Navigating the Pak-Afghan Deadlock
There is a strange, unsettling quiet hanging over the Pak-Afghan border right now. Just when locals are out looking for the Eid moon, hoping…
Rethinking a costly war
The unfolding confrontation in the Middle East has entered a dangerous phase, with the United States and Israel pressing ahead in their campaign against…
China’s Strategy of Patience and Power in the Iran Conflict
By Kokab Rathore To find out what China is doing and what it is thinking, one must consult the famous book “The Art of…
Before Trump Admits: “I’ve Got the Tiger by the Tail” in Iran
As the confrontation between Washington and Tehran escalates, voices in the United States debate whether the operation has achieved its aims—or opened a far…
Strengthening Defense: Taimur and LY-80(N) Missiles Join Pakistan Armed Forces
Pakistan’s strategic standing is increasingly defined by demonstrable self-reliance rather than rhetoric, with recent milestones underscoring a long-term effort to translate sovereignty into operational…
Economic risks ahead
Pakistan’s fragile economic recovery is once again under threat as the escalating confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran casts a long shadow…
Defending the Flow: Pakistan’s Position on the Indus Waters Treaty
The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960 between Pakistan and India, was designed to resolve water-sharing disputes between the two nations in a fair…
The Strategic Reset of the Gulf: The Need for a Collective Defense Alliance in the Muslim World
The politics of the Middle East stand at a critical crossroads. In recent years, wars, proxy conflicts, and rapidly shifting global power dynamics have…
Pakistan’s path to power self-reliance
Pakistan’s gradual transition toward domestic sources of electricity marks a turning point in the country’s energy landscape. For decades, dependence on imported fuels left…
The Seed of Sultaniat: When a Leader’s Son Becomes the Throne – Echoes from Muawiya [R.A] to Mojtaba in the Heart of Iran
At last, the name is finalized. Mojtaba Khamenei, the 56-year-old son of the martyred Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been named the new Supreme Leader…