politics

Transboundary rivers
DURING a recent closed-door policy meeting, I was asked a question that cut to the heart of the region’s hydro-future: is the era of negotiated ...

Termination of JCPOA
THE United States and Israel’s strikes, which were aimed at destroying Iran’s nuclear program, had failed to accomplish their objectives during June 2025. Despite the ...
Moment of truth
IT was a moment of truth for Arab and Muslim governments. Israel’s attack on Qatar targeting Hamas leaders in Doha shook the entire Middle ...
From the Afghanistan files
The Americans were particularly concerned because, less than a year before, their major military ally in the region, the Shah’s government in Iran, had collapsed ...
Estrangement to Engagement
In the Post 9/11 era, Pakistan-United States relations have been swaying like the pendulum of Grandpa’s old clock.  From ‘The Frontline Ally’ to ‘The Ally ...
Shanghai mechanism:
Tehran is entering a period of decisive and eventful weeks. To its west, the European Troika (comprising Britain, France, and Germany) sent a letter to ...
Trust of Neighbors: Pakistan and Iran Redefining their Frontier
From border mistrust to regional opportunity, Islamabad and Tehran seek stability as the foundation of prosperity.
Permanent friend or Interest?
Noam Chomsky, the renowned American linguist and political thinker, once described U.S.-Pakistan relations in blunt terms, calling Pakistan a “tool” in Washington’s geopolitical chess game. ...
Arbaeen travel ban
THE government’s decision to ban travel to Iraq via Iran by the land route for Arbaeen seems both abrupt and arbitrary, coming just two weeks ...
Israel Suggests It Could Strike Iran Again to Counter New Threats
The country’s defense minister, Israel Katz, said Israel would try to prevent Iran from rebuilding its missile and nuclear programs, despite a truce.
Trump says Iran must open itself to inspection to verify it doesn’t restart its nuclear program
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he expects Iran to open itself to international inspection to verify ...
Baluchistan and Cultural commonalties
The Role of Cultural Commonalities Among Ethnic Groups Living in the Border Regions of Iran and Pakistan in Strengthening and Developing Bilateral Relations The importance ...