The war in the Middle East has a high toll on Pakistan in terms of economic pressures and insecurity. Pakistan lies at the crossroads of the Middle East and South Asia; therefore, Pakistan cannot treat the war as a distant geopolitical conflict. Rather, Pakistan’s economy has been in a constant decline since the beginning ofREAD MORE
The emergence of Pakistan as a mediator in the U.S.-Iran negotiations is a significant development in Middle Eastern Politics. Pakistan's role as a mediator is a geopolitical and structural opportunity as well as a strategic rebranding, as it became a facilitator in one of the most complex conflicts between Washington and Tehran. One important stepREAD MORE
Empires and states throughout history had feuds for centuries yet shared a prosperous future. In Europe, France and Germany have fought many battles over the centuries, including the Franco-Prussian War, World War I, and World War II. Yet, they conciliated and became the key architects of the European Union. Today, they are the closest economicREAD MORE
Pakistan and India can still act as responsible neighbours despite the persistent history of confrontation. The relations between India and Pakistan reached a complete stalemate after the confrontation of May 2025. It has been more than a year since the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, and a complete deadlock on both sides. However, thereREAD MORE
In today’s globalized world, bilateral issues are no longer limited to two states. Any escalation or conflict quickly becomes the issue of regional security and stability. The recent US-Iran conflict possesses the same essence. It is no longer a conflict between the US and Iran only, but the security and stability of the whole middleREAD MORE
It is not the first time ever that Pakistan is playing a mediatory role in easing tensions between the two long-standing adversaries; however, this time the difference lies in its direct, cautious, and responsible approach. It dates to facilitating the secret U.S.-China rapprochement in 1971 to supporting peace efforts in Afghanistan and attempting to reduceREAD MORE