Mazharul Islam

Mazharul Islam studied at York College / The City University of New York (CUNY).

The Shifting Tides: How the US Dollar’s Dominance as a Global Currency is Eroding

The US dollar has been the dominant global currency for almost a century. It has been used as a medium of exchange, a store...

Exploring the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy: Objectives, Challenges, and the Way Forward

The Indo-Pacific region has emerged as a vital area of strategic competition in recent years, with the United States being one of the major...

Unleashing India’s Potential: Strategies for Achieving Great Power Status

India is a country with a rich history and culture, and it has the potential to become a great power on the world stage....

The Shifting Sands of Power: Understanding Geopolitics in the 21st Century

Geopolitics is a term used to describe the relationship between geography and politics. It involves the study of the impact of geographic factors, such...

Dynamics of US-Russian Relations

America-Russia relations are under enormous pressure. Bilateral relations between the two countries are now at its nadir. Expansion of NATO towards Russia and Putin's...

South China Sea: A Geopolitical Cauldron

East Asia is going to be the locus of great power rivalry in the 21st century as the United States is shifting its military assets...

Good, Bad and Ugly: The Historical Evolution of the Middle East

The Middle East region as defined in this article includes the Arab countries, Iran and Turkey. Due to its geo-cultural characteristics, the Middle East...

China’s Belt and Road Initiative: An Overview

China has a big dream about One Belt One Road or Belt and Road Initiative. The Chinese people believe that there will be a...

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

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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?

From Pax Americana to Pax Transactional: Rethinking Power in the Middle East

From Pax Americana to Pax Transactional: the Middle East now reflects a world of deals, shifting alignments, and selective power. As old orders fade, can rising powers turn chaos into opportunity?