Syed Zain Abbas Rizvi

Syed Zain Abbas Rizvi is a political and economic analyst. He focuses on geopolitical policymaking and international affairs. Rizvi has written extensively on foreign policy, historical crises and economic decision making of Europe and the US.

Reanimating the Iran Nuclear Deal

The US-Iran negotiations are finally showing light at the end of the tunnel as a renewed nuclear deal is on cards. Yet the changing...

The Only Game in Town

“Having been forced into being the only game in town, they (Federal Reserve) now find their destiny is no longer entirely or even mostly...

Birth of a New World Order?

Putin’s recent visit to Tehran has thumped a renewed tactical shift in the power games of regional influence. As Russia cozies up to the...

Is Europe Bracing for a Painful Recession?

The European Central Bank (ECB) has finally delivered a long-awaited rate hike to grapple with rampant inflation across Europe. However, expecting Russia’s economic warfare...

The Pretense of Prowess at the G7 Summit

The Group of Seven (G7) is all set to place a price cap on Russian oil supplies as the war tilts toward Russia in...

Why Are Sanctions Not Working?

Despite heavy sanctions imposed by the West, Russia continues to advance in Eastern Ukraine. Grandeur containment plans have failed to deter Russia. Hence, after...

Is Britain Sabotaging European Unity?

The UK’s deportation crisis alongside the contentious customs legislation has threatened to derail European stability. Meanwhile, Russia recoups in Ukraine. Now many believe that...

The Sinicization of Taiwan: Is an Invasion a Possibility?

China’s security deal with the Solomon Islands reveals Beijing’s rising ambitions in the Pacific and raises the question - whether an invasion of Taiwan...

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Bomb First, Justify Later: Iran’s Strategic Dilemma Under Israeli Hegemony

Israel’s June 13 blitz on Iran wasn’t self-defense—it was a ruthless display of unchecked power. Civilians, scientists, sovereignty—all burned. With U.S. cover and global silence, Israel now bombs with impunity. Who’s the real threat?

When Israel Bombs and Trump Tweets: Are We Eyewitnesses to a New Kind of Warfare?

Israel’s strike on Iran brazenly defies international law. Without UN approval or evidence of imminent threat, it likely violates Article 2(4) of the UN Charter—normalizing illegal aggression under the guise of self-defense.

From Diplomacy to Destruction: Israel, Iran, and the Crisis of Global Order

Israel's deep strikes in Iran mark a shift—from dialogue to dominance. As diplomacy collapses and double standards prevail, the global order teeters on the edge of irreversible crisis.

Iran-Russia 20-Year Strategic Cooperation Agreement: Key Takeaways

Iran and Russia have ratified a 20-year strategic pact covering trade, energy, and security. Quietly, it signals a challenge to Western influence and a blueprint for a multipolar world order.

China’s BRI, Kazakhstan, and KIMEP University: The Second Central Asia-China Summit

Trump’s America First weakened U.S. global leadership. China expanded its influence through the BRI and education initiatives. But despite economic gains, it still struggles to improve its image and build real soft power.