Zubair Mumtaz

The Taliban’s Shadow Support for Baloch Insurgency

The Taliban's covert backing of the Baloch insurgency fuels instability in Pakistan. With safe havens in Afghanistan, BLA and TTP escalate attacks, pushing Pakistan into deeper security turmoil.

Europe’s Far-Right Revival: Unpacking the Surge

The far-right is gaining increasing power across Europe, with several countries now having right-politico parties in government or as major political forces including France...

Another Crescent: Iran’s Brewing Influence in the Sahel Region

Iran's influence in the Sahel region is a complex and multifaceted issue that will continue to evolve in the coming years. Iran's influence in...

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Kyrgyzstan and the New Silk Power Play: Sustainable Growth and Strategic Engagement in Central Asia

Can Kyrgyzstan turn sustainable growth into strategic leverage? As Eurasia’s power map shifts, Bishkek’s reforms and resource diplomacy may redefine Central Asia’s role in the new Silk power play.

Is There a Realistic Possibility of India Entering the CPTPP?

Can India realistically join the CPTPP amid protectionist lobbies, tariff limits, and costly reforms—or will New Delhi stick to flexible regional deals over binding mega trade pacts?

European Rearmament: Should Ballistic or Cruise Missiles Be Prioritized?

As Europe rearms, the key question looms: ballistic or cruise missiles? Ukraine’s FP-5 shows the logic—cost-effective, precise, and scalable. For Europe, cruise may be the pragmatic path to real deterrence.

Significance of Zohran Mamdani’s Win for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Zohran Mamdani’s historic NYC mayoral win marks a Gen Z-powered shift toward inclusive, community-driven politics—an immigrant’s victory redefining diversity, equity, and hope in America’s richest city.

A Decade of Teacher Shortages in Tajikistan

Tajikistan’s education system faces a deepening teacher crisis—nearly 4,000 vacancies by mid-2025, low pay, migration, and poor training threaten quality learning. A 30% pay rise helps, but far from enough.