The Chabahar Chessboard: Strategic implications of the Iran-India deal for Pakistan
Pakistan and Iran are significant players in the geopolitical chessboard of South Asia and the Middle East. Their relationship is a complex interplay of...
Is Xi Jinping’s visit to Europe a savior of China’s Vision 2035?
China under Xi Jinping's strategic plan is aiming to achieve socialist modernization. This plan aims to envision China as a state of prosperity, strength,...
The Armenian–Azerbaijani bilateral track: From tangible results to a possible breakthrough
Azerbaijan’s decisive victory in the 2020 Second Karabakh War and the subsequent localized anti-terrorist measures implemented on September 19-20, 2023, in the historic Karabakh...
Haram Money and Noah’s Age: The Crippling Judicial System of Pakistan
I recently had an interaction with an elderly man in his 60s who had just had a dispute settled through the Jirga System. When...
The Greater Middle East is a ticking time bomb – Part 2
Part 1 looked at the region as a whole as well as Hamas’ standing in Gaza eight months into the war. Today’s Part 2...
Is Netanyahu Stuck in Gaza?
A veritable alphabet soup of UN groups are now involved in investigating Israel and Israeli officials for war crimes. A war crime is defined...
Why Technocrats, Not Intellectuals, Should Lead: A Case for Practical Governance
In the intricate tapestry of political leadership, the dichotomy between intellectuals and technocrats has long been a subject of debate. While both groups bring...
Can Kazakhstan’s Unprecedented Floods be Prevented in the Future?
As Kazakhstan and parts of Russia grapple with severe flooding due to rapid and unusually early snowmelt​ and heavy rainfall, the stark reality of...
Chinese Port Power
China's rise to prominence in the world economy during the last four decades has been fueled by rapid economic expansion, heightened involvement in international...
How Will EU Space Law Impact US National, Strategic, and Commercial Interests
Earlier this year, the six-month-long Belgian rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union set as its policy priority the creation of a...