When Deterrence Failed: The Iran War and the Collapse of Credibility in the Pakistan–Saudi Defence Agreement
Anjali Singh Pakistan's 2025 Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Riyadh has come under intense scrutiny due to Iran's retaliatory drone…
From Street Protests to the Ballot Box: Nepal’s March 5 Polls Test Political Stability
Nearly 19 million people are eligible to vote in the election for the lower house of parliament, the…
From Defence to Digital: India–Israel Ties Enter a New Strategic Phase
With both nations committing to strengthening their collaboration in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, biotechnology, and quantum computing, these technologies…
Cross-Border Strikes and Hostage Threats Push Islamabad and Kabul Toward the Brink
Pakistan’s cross-border airstrikes in Afghanistan during Ramadan and the Baloch Liberation Army’s hostage video have sharply escalated tensions,…
The Hormuz–Geneva Equation: Diplomacy at the Table, Deterrence at Sea
By combining overt military threats with diplomatic openness, the US posture reflects a compellence strategy, where threats aim…
Hindu Representation, Jamaat Gains and India’s Watchful Eye After Bangladesh’s Election
For New Delhi, minority safety in Bangladesh remains a core diplomatic concern, and the presence of Hindu MPs…
Assad’s Downfall and the Fragile Dynamics of Power in the Middle East
The regime's fundamental vulnerability was shown when Assad's forces were unable to stop the insurgents' quick successes, despite…
Pakistan’s Internal Chaos: Protests, SCO Summit, and Kashmir Obsession Amid National Crises
Ahead of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit scheduled for October 15-16 in Islamabad. A huge explosion…
Systemic Failures and Political Hypocrisy: Why Women’s Safety Remains a National Shame
True freedom cannot be achieved until every citizen, regardless of gender, can live without fear, enjoy equal rights,…
Analysing the Israel-Hamas Conflict Escalation Through Lens of International Relations Theories
The "All Eyes on Rafah" campaign showcases social media's influence but has been criticized for ignoring similar outrage…