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The Map Isn’t the War: The Slow Arithmetic Deciding Ukraine

The map isn’t the war. Ukraine is fighting systems—power grids, drones, attrition. Russia leads this phase by compounding pressure, not breakthroughs. Outcome still contested, but arithmetic, not headlines, is deciding January 2026.

The Conflict between Cambodia and Thailand: A Crisis with Domestic Roots

Cambodia–Thailand tensions aren’t just about borders. They reflect domestic politics: an unstable but real Thai democracy versus Cambodia’s entrenched autocracy.

U.S. Leftover Weapons and the Taliban’s Legacy

U.S. weapons left behind after the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal are now fueling militancy in Pakistan. From Taliban stockpiles to TTP hands, abandoned arms have become active drivers of regional instability.

The Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Dilemma

Russian President Vladimir Putin remarked “he didn’t support an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine, calling for more discussion on a permanent end to the war...

Moscow Terror Plot and the Afghan Sanctuary: Rising Threat of ISKP

The recent killing of an Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) affiliate by Russian security forces (FSB) in Moscow has once again underscored the persistent...

Relationship Between Afghanistan and Pakistan: Allies or Adversaries?

Pakistan and Afghanistan have a history of conflicted relations since Pakistan's establishment in 1947. Afghanistan is a neighboring country northwest of Pakistan, sharing a...

US Russia Synergy on Ukraine: A Turning Point or a Fleeting Truce?

Donald Trump's accession to the US presidency was sure to throw some curveballs at the global status quo. Leaders like President Donald Trump do...

Rethinking European Security: The Hidden Threat from Fragile Democracies

When most discussions about European security focus on the Russian threat, they overlook a more insidious risk—one emerging from within the fragile democracies of...

From Trade to Defence: Indo-US MEGA Partnership

Donald Trump's remarkable political comeback as the 47th President of the United States of America has created turbulence in security, trade, and the economy...

Will Syria Become the New Cyprus with Forced Guarantors?

The fall and exile of the Assad family in Syria sent shockwaves throughout the world, particularly due to the rapid collapse of the Baathist...

Pakistan’s Security—Strategic Deadlock

Some would argue that the statements by Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer on December 19 on Pakistan’s “emerging threat” of long-range ballistic missile...

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BRICS+ cooperation in a complex economic and geopolitical environment: Opportunities and impediments

BRICS+ offers vast potential in trade, technology and local currency cooperation, but geopolitical rivalries and divergent strategic priorities will shape whether it emerges as a cohesive force or remains a loose coalition.

BRICS and De-Dollarization: Is the Global Financial Order Really Changing?

BRICS may not end dollar dominance, but it is accelerating a shift toward a more multipolar financial order where currencies, influence, and economic power are becoming increasingly contested.

Between Two Fronts: Why Japan-South Korea Security Cooperation Is No Longer Optional

Japan and South Korea can no longer afford fragmented security policies. In a Taiwan-Korea dual contingency, coordination is no longer strategic preference, but the foundation of deterrence and regional stability.

Islamabad as Intermediary: Pakistan’s Calculated Turn to Crisis Diplomacy

As Gulf tensions rise, Pakistan has quietly become the channel neither Washington nor Tehran can afford to lose. Islamabad’s diplomacy is no longer reactive; it is positioning itself at the center of crisis management.

Epstein Case and the Crisis of Transparency in the West

The Epstein case is no longer just about one predator. It’s about whether Western institutions can investigate power honestly — or whether wealth, influence, and secrecy will always outrun accountability.