Danish Zahoor

Danish Zahoor is a J&K-based Political Commentator and Columnist. His areas of focus are Foreign Affairs, Diplomacy, National Security, Peace and Conflict studies.

Politics and Semiotics: A Study of Symbols, Archetypes and Representations in Politics

An outstanding feature of politics in our times is the extensive use of symbolism. Although symbols have always been used throughout human history, they...

Non-State Actors and the End of the Westphalian World?

In 1648, probably the most significant international treaty of the modern world – the Treaty of Westphalia, was signed in the German province of...

Clash of Civilizations: The South Asian Experience

In the early 1990s, the Cold War that had defined the world’s geopolitical scene for nearly five decades came to an abrupt end. This...

The Great Game: Tale of a Century

The Great Game is a phrase often attributed to Rudyard Kipling who immortalized it through his classic spy novel Kim. In fact, it was...

Kashmir: A Study in Fierce Geopolitics

The valley of Kashmir lies between the vast regions of Central and South Asia and its history has been shaped by the social and...

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Greenland, and the Arctic Turn in U.S. Policy

Greenland is no longer just a partner—it’s a test. U.S. appointments signal an Arctic turn from consent to power, forcing Denmark, Europe, and Nuuk to defend self-determination against strategic coercion.

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.

Syria 2.0? Mali and Russia’s Failed ‘Syrian Model’

Syria 2.0 in Mali? Russia’s feared “Syrian model” is failing fast. Bamako blockaded, mercenaries ambushed, rebels advancing. The myth of Moscow’s ruthless counterinsurgency prowess is melting under Sahel realities.

Building the New Silk Artery: Kazakhstan’s Expanding Role in Eurasian Logistics

Kazakhstan is turning the Middle Corridor into Eurasia’s new silk artery—faster, safer Europe–Asia trade, backed by major finance, private logistics, and rising geopolitical relevance beyond northern routes.

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.