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Strait of Hormuz, the Petrodollar System, and America’s Strategic Imperative
In global politics, certain geographic locations are not merely transit routes but symbols of power, economic control, and strategic dominance. The Strait of Hormuz is one such location where the flow of oil does not just fuel economies but…
“Pakistan: The Gateway to the New Silk Road Economy
Pakistan today stands at a historic turning point reclaiming its rightful position as a central hub along the ancient Silk Road. With its unique geography connecting South Asia, Central Asia, China, and beyond, Pakistan has the opportunity…
Institutionalized Repression and the Crisis of Rights in IIOJK
By Kainat Shahzad
The human rights situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) has reached a critical juncture where repression appears institutionalized rather than incidental. The scale, consistency, and…
The Opium of the Oppressed: Narcotic Terrorism and the Psychological Erasure of Kashmir’s Youth
By Altaf Hussain Wani
When the world looks at Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, it sees a territorial dispute mapped out in geopolitical lines and military bunkers. But beneath the shadow of the gun lies a quieter, far more insidious war.…
Building Hope for the Best — When the World Watches, and a Nation Answers in Silence
There are moments when history does not knock—it whispers. Not in the noise of declarations, not in the glare of flashing cameras, but in the quiet dignity of conduct, in the unseen grace of hosting, in the subtle strength of restraint.…
US–Iran Talks: Ceasefire Ambiguity Persists
In the complex and layered realm of global diplomacy, certain moments emerge that are not merely transient developments but carry the potential to shape future geopolitical directions. The proposed high-level direct negotiations between the…
Ceasefire Is Just the Beginning! Peace Will Be the Real Test
Pakistan’s recent diplomatic engagement in facilitating a ceasefire and bringing Iran and the United States to the negotiating table marks a significant, albeit preliminary, achievement in a highly complex geopolitical landscape. Convincing…
Pakistan’s Moment as a Mediator: Opportunity or Strategic Overreach?
At a time when the Middle East is at the point of a broader regional war, Pakistan has surprisingly become at the center of the diplomatic stage. With the hosting and indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad,…