The Pakistan-Afghanistan relationship has once again entered a turbulent phase marked by renewed border skirmishes, diplomatic friction and mutual accusations of harboring militants. The recent clashes along the Durand Line have reignited long-standing disputes rooted in mistrust, historical grievances and diverging national priorities. Pakistan blames Afghanistan for the rise in cross-border attacks attributed to Tehreek-e-TalibanREAD MORE
Arab states’ backing of Trump’s Gaza peace plan might be driven by Israel’s ambition of crafting Greater Israel that threatens regional equilibrium. The plan is seen by some as a potential roadmap to ending the Gaza war, is being touted as a rare convergence of American diplomacy and Arab consensus. Yet, beneath the diplomatic layerREAD MORE
U.S. President Donald Trump has presented a Twenty Point Peace Plan which has initiated a global debate. This plan has been welcomed by Israeli government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. However, Hamas and the wider Palestinian leadership are yet to give an official response. From a Palestinian point of view, the plan offers promises andREAD MORE
The Gaza war has once again captured the world's attention, with horrifying photos of civilians suffering dominating world headlines. In response, the United States has come forward with a peace plan that promise to bring humanitarian relief, rebuild the devastated infrastructure of Gaza, and set out a political course of action. On paper, this U.S.READ MORE
China, Russia, and India are now bringing a vision of a multipolar world, where Western dominance is no longer the norm. SCO Tianjin Summit 2025 revealed how alliances change and the radical statements of self-reliance are remaking world politics. The leaders of over twenty countries took advantage of the platform to highlight their unity andREAD MORE
Rising global power competition between United States and China has always been a challenge for Pakistan’s foreign policy. This current row between the two powers has implications far beyond regions of these two superpowers. Pakistan which is located at the crossroads of South Asia, the Middle East, and Central Asia has to manage its foreignREAD MORE