The sudden emergence of a peace understanding between the United States and Iran, facilitated through Pakistan’s quiet but determined diplomacy, has become one of the most consequential geopolitical developments of recent years. In a region long trapped in cycles of confrontation, sanctions, proxy wars, and military escalation, the role played by Pakistan under Prime Minister Read More…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s scheduled visit to China in May 2026 comes at a moment of profound regional flux and domestic economic urgency. Far from a routine diplomatic engagement, this visit reflects Pakistan’s attempt to recalibrate its strategic, economic, and geopolitical trajectory through its most reliable partner. In an era marked by shifting alliances, economic Read More…
In the post–Cold War era, conventional wars have largely given way to limited, hybrid, and multi-dimensional conflicts in which cyber warfare, information operations, economic pressure, proxy networks, and diplomatic engagement operate simultaneously. Within this context, India’s “Operation Sindoor” and the United States’ “Operation Epic Fury” can be viewed as examples where the use of force Read More…
Against the backdrop of heightened tensions following the US–Israel–Iran conflict, Pakistan’s recent diplomatic maneuvers signal a carefully orchestrated and forward-looking strategy to position itself as a credible mediator in one of the world’s most volatile geopolitical crises. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s high-level visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Türkiye, coupled with Field Marshal Asim Munir’s Read More…
Ultimately sense has prevailed. The clock is ticking. Islamabad is hosting century’s biggest event as US- Iran deal in the presence of top leadership of KSA, Turkeye, France, Qatar, China, Russia and Great Britain. The recent high-level visits of Premier Shehbaz Sharif to KSA, Qatar, and Turkeye, alongside Field Marshal Asim Munir’s engagement with Iran, Read More…
By: Donovan Martin Sr, Editor in Chief The Strait of Hormuz has entered a new and highly consequential phase, one that is redefining not only how goods move across the world but also how economic power is exercised. What was once primarily viewed as a strategic chokepoint is now being transformed into a controlled gateway, Read More…
In every modern war, there are two battles unfolding at once. The first takes place in the skies, on the seas, and across contested territory. The second unfolds in briefing rooms, press conferences, and official statements delivered to anxious publics. As tensions intensify across the Gulf and missile strikes ripple across multiple military installations, the Read More…
He’s sure to get a Nobel Peace Prize for this.
Iran: Needless Deaths & Arrests Won’t Address the Place of Headscarves in our Shared Humanity Ms. Amini’s death has pushed many in Iran to protest barricades and further riled women thirsting for freedom to the wall. The recent death of a 22-year-old woman in Iran in the aftermath of detention by the country’s “morality police” Read More…
USA vs Iran: The Political Significance of a Football Match Bill Shankly, the legendary manager of Liverpool of England football club once countered that football transcends life and death. In his own words, “somebody said that football’s a matter of life and death to you, I said ‘listen, it’s more important Read More…
