Abdul Haq

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Abdul Haq Safi holds an MS degree in International Relations from the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Jilin University, the People’s Republic of China. He is an expert on China, SCO, CARs and South Asian affairs. He writes on global issues, international politics, international law, peace, conflict, and security studies. He can be reached at ahsafi.edu[at]gmail.com.

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Can You Recognize a State That Doesn’t Exist?

On December 26, 2025, a long-lasting equilibrium in the Horn of Africa is disturbed by Israel becoming the first UN member to recognize Somaliland,...

Beyond the Dial Tone: Diplomacy on Ice and Trump-Modi Populist Power Play Unveiled

A world moving from the U.S.-led unipolar world order to complex multipolarity is characterized by deep tensions, which are embodied in the diplomatic rift...

Transactional Ties: The Pragmatic Reality of U.S.-Pakistan Relations beyond the Oil Deal

The irreversible strategic realignment of Pakistan with China and Russia is highlighted by the recent U.S.-Pakistan trade agreement, which highlights the essentially transactional and...

Crises of Credibility: The NATO’s 5% Gamble and the Fragile Rules-based World Order

In a historic decision that reflected worries about a more unstable world, leaders of NATO decided to increase defense spending commitments to 5% of...

Who Threatens Peace: Israel Aggression or Iran Defence?

Under international law, Iran reserves the right to total retaliation against the unprecedented Israeli strikes on its nuclear and military infrastructure, which killed senior...

Titans Clash: How does ‘Populism’ and the ‘Cult of Influence’ drive U.S. political chaos?

The public and dramatic clash between the incumbent President Donald Trump and tech tycoon Elon Musk—two of the United States' most popular and powerful...

Nuclear Deadlock: Will the Iran Deal be Revitalised Again Amidst Geo-Political Tensions?

Formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – the Iran nuclear deal was once hailed as a pillar of international nuclear...

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Whose Tradition? The Global South and the Politics of the Tradwife Narrative

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