Multiple diplomatic spats raise questions about Saudi concept of sovereignty
The failure of Western allies to rally around Canada in its dispute with Saudi Arabia risks luring the kingdom into a false belief that...
Trump has done everything to disincentive negotiation with Iran
Turing a press conference with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, US President Trump said he would meet with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani without preconditions....
Pakistan-Iran relations: India factor
Pakistan and Iran’s relationship has been evolving over time. The relationship between the two states deteriorated after the Iranian revolution, the ties improved when...
The importance of the first Russia-Africa Summit
After several years of high-level consultations, Russian President Vladimir Putin has finally hinted that Russia would organize its first Russia-Africa Summit of African leaders...
The Kashmir imbroglio: Concerns and Way out
Kashmir is the valley of enormous beauty with beautiful and serene valleys, enclosed by the mighty Himalayas and lofty mountains, with the heart-enthralling scenes...
Can Trump’s Offer for Summit lead to better Deal with Iran than JCPoA 2015?
The announcement of President Trump last week expressing his willingness to hold a summit with Iran with ‘no preconditions’, after a chain of threatening...
United States, China and the “Indo-Pacific” narrative
China has not been particularly comfortable with the Trump Administration’s repeated use of the term ‘Indo-Pacific’ instead of ‘Asia-Pacific’ (off late, it has been...
CPEC: A Boon for Gilgit-Baltistan
Gilgit-Baltistan being the only entry point between China and Pakistan holds immense significance which translates into this region being strategically important not just for...
Can the US make Iran sanctions stick?
Recent Iranian trade figures suggest that the United Arab Emirates, a strong backer of US efforts to squeeze Iran economically, could emerge alongside China...
China- Africa Framework: Strategic Cooperation
The Forum for China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), built up to link relations between the two states, is due to hold its next meeting later...