Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan signed a landmark mutual defence pact on Wednesday, deepening decades of military cooperation at a time of heightened instability in the Middle East. Background: Gulf Arab states have grown uneasy about U.S. reliability as a security guarantor. Israel’s recent airstrikes on Hamas leaders …
September, 2025
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18 September
Israel Tramples Qatar’s Sovereignty: Lessons Learned
On September 9, 2025, something unthinkable happened: Israel bombed Qatar. For a nation that had long worn the dual identity of mediator and the U.S.’ ally, hosting one of the largest U.S. airbases. The attack was not simply a military operation but a strike at the very heart …
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18 September
Europe’s Blind Eye: Pakistan’s Exploitation of GSP; the Betrayal of Human Rights
Dimitra Staikou “Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.” With these words from the Bhagavad Gita, Robert Oppenheimer recognized the bitter irony of his creation: a promise of progress transformed into an instrument of destruction. Today, something comparable is unfolding with the European Union’s Generalized System …
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16 September
US Demands Full Dismantling of Iran’s Nuclear Enrichment Program
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has called for the complete dismantlement of Iran’s uranium-enrichment program, reinforcing a hardline stance despite recent IAEA-Iran agreements to resume inspections. NEWS BRIEF U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has called for the complete dismantlement of Iran’s uranium-enrichment program, reinforcing a hardline stance despite …
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16 September
The End of New START: Is a New US-Russia Arms Race on the Horizon?
Bushra Ikram The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the only remaining bilateral arms control agreement between the United States (US) and Russia, is set to expire on February 5, 2026. The New START, which accounted for 90 percent of the world’s nuclear weapons, was signed in …
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16 September
What could be the Future Scenario of US-Russia Arms Control?
Fakhar Alam After three years of continuing heightened tensions, the United States (US) and Russia have formally initiated negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. In this context, President Trump and President Putin recently met in Alaska, pledging to resolve the issue through a comprehensive agreement, rather …
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16 September
Can the Middle Corridor Transform Eurasia’s Energy Architecture?
Aytac Mahammadova The Middle Corridor, officially designated as the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), represents far more than a logistical alternative connecting East and West. This strategic artery, stretching from China through Central Asia, across the Caspian Sea, and through the South Caucasus to Turkey and the European …
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16 September
New York Declaration: From US-led destabilization to Chinese-led development in the Middle East
Dr. Dan Steinbock Recently, a high-level UN conference urged Israel to commit to a Palestinian state and gave “unwavering support” to a two-state solution. The “New York Declaration” set out a phased plan to end the eight-decade conflict and the ongoing Gaza catastrophe. Co-chaired by France and Saudi …
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16 September
Israel warns Hamas of action “wherever they are” as Qatar summit convenes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that further strikes on Hamas leaders are possible, coinciding with a summit of Arab and Islamic states in Qatar. This summit aimed to show support for Qatar following an Israeli attack on the Gulf state, which was a significant escalation in military …
