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Across South Asia, concerns over press freedom, political influence, and media credibility are drawing increasing international scrutiny. From Bangladesh and Pakistan to India, journalists and independent media organisations face mounting political, economic, and legal pressures that are reshaping how information is produced and consumed. Recent international assessments point …

Sana Khan South Asia’s geopolitical landscape is increasingly shaped not only by shifting alliances, but by an intensifying struggle over narrative power who gets to define influence, leadership, and diplomatic success in the international system. India has spent the past decade projecting itself as an emerging global power, …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted in closed-door discussions that he is facing difficulty influencing US President Donald Trump’s position on Iran, Israeli media said Sunday. The reported development came as negotiations between Washington and Tehran appear to be moving closer toward an agreement aimed at ending the …

A framework agreement between the United States and Iran is reportedly “95%” complete, with negotiators still discussing key wording related to the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear stockpile, according to a report by Fox News citing US officials. The report comes after US President Donald Trump stated …

Alexandra Vanberghen There are moments in history when civilizations continue to advance materially while progressively losing confidence in the values  and structures that once gave direction and coherence to collective life. Institutions continue to function, markets continue to expand, and technological progress accelerates uninterruptedly, yet beneath this movement …

In recent years, U.S. foreign policy has undergone a fundamental shift. With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the “America First” doctrine is no longer merely an electoral slogan—it has become the principal guiding logic of decision-making in Washington. Under this approach, the real priority is America’s …

President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw some U. S. troops from Germany and his reaction to a recent conflict with Iran have raised concerns about America’s relationships with its allies. As the U. S. and Iran move toward a potential resolution of their conflict, fears grow among traditional …

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh Two weeks after his initial critique, Robert Kagan returned on May 21 with a sharper, more consequential verdict on Donald Trump’s war with Iran. Following his first Atlantic piece, “Checkmate in Iran,” his latest article carries a far more telling title: “The End of Trump’s …

Iran studied US airstrike tactics; extracted missiles, launchers: NYT Iran successfully studied the flight patterns of American fighter jets and bombers, allowing it to defend more effectively against US airstrikes, The New York Times reported, citing a senior US military official. Tehran also used a period of ceasefire …