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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.

Syria’s Fragile Future: Geopolitical Vacuums, Regional Rivalries, and the Role of U.S. Power

The Syrian Civil War, now in its thirteenth year, continues to exert a profound influence on the geopolitics of the Middle East. What began...

Escalating to Armageddon: The Dismantling of Cold War Nuclear Arms Control and the Oreshnik

The world is on the precipice of nuclear conflict and the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists have moved the Doomsday Clock to 90 seconds before...

NATO’s Strategic Preparations: Preventing Conflict or Provoking War with Russia?

In the intricate and often perilous arena of geopolitics, the line between deterrence and provocation is perilously thin. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO),...

Assassination of Haniyeh and the ‘Samson Option’

Consistent with its patented contempt of the international rule of law, Israel continues business as usual. Though it is accused of carrying out genocide...

Donald Trump’s Future Indo-Pacific Orientation and Shift in Ukraine Aid Policy

As the world watches the potential return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency, speculation about his foreign policy strategies is rampant. Two significant...

Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh: An Escalation in the Israel-Hamas Conflict?

Ismail Haniyeh, who stated previously that “Israel would find themselves drowning in the sands of Gaza” was assassinated in the early hours of 31st...

ECOWAS Can Avert Disintegration. Here’s How

An 8 July 2024 BBC paper had this alarming title : “ECOWAS risks disintegration if juntas quit”. The juntas in question are the regimes...

NATO’s Uncertain Future: Navigating the Challenges in a Changing Global Landscape

As The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) observes its 75th anniversary in Washington, The General Secretary of NATO writes that the outcome of the...

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Water Is Everywhere. So Is the Failure to Govern It

Water scarcity is no longer environmental—it’s geopolitical. As climate shocks intensify, fragmented governance is turning water into the defining failure of our era. Can global institutions catch up before crises deepen?

Caught in the Crosswinds: India’s Energy and Diplomacy in a Fractured Middle East

Caught between oil, diaspora, and diplomacy, India faces mounting risks as Middle East tensions disrupt Hormuz flows. Can New Delhi still balance Iran, the US, and Gulf ties—or is strategic neutrality no longer viable?

Cops, Robbers and Robots: How AI Is Changing Cybercrime

AI is supercharging cybercrime—scaling attacks, lowering entry barriers, and outpacing defenses. From LLM-assisted breaches to “vibe hacking,” are regulators and tech firms ready to keep up before threats spiral further?

From Market Access to Investment: Europe’s Expanding Role in Pakistan

Can Europe become the anchor Pakistan’s economy needs? The EU forum will test whether trade ties can evolve into investment, confidence, and recovery before Pakistan’s current advantages begin to narrow.

No Direct Talks, No Easy Exit: Pakistan Emerges as the Only Channel in the US–Iran Standoff

No direct US-Iran talks, no easy off-ramp. As tensions shake oil routes and markets, Pakistan has become the lone bridge between Washington and Tehran. Can Islamabad turn access into diplomacy?