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Four men pose for an official photo in Riyadh, with Saudi and Pakistani leaders at the center

The Riyadh–Islamabad entente: A new geopolitical equation

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have forged a mutual defense pact, a development reshaping global power dynamics. This alliance signals a recalibration of regional security, with profound implications for major international players

Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, in a black suit, shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in traditional robes

Ahmed al-Sharaa’s Syrian realpolitik: A pragmatic purge

Ahmed al-Sharaa, formerly Abu Mohammad al-Jolani and Syria’s de facto leader in Idlib, is reshaping Islamist politics, consolidating power, and seeking international legitimacy through a calculated strategy of pragmatic realpolitik

Israeli soldier in full combat gear aiming through a window inside a dark, damaged building on Mount Hermon. Arabic graffiti is visible on the wall

How the Druze Syria crisis became Israel’s most strategic front

Israel’s military intervention in southern Syria ostensibly protects Druze communities, yet beneath this humanitarian veneer lies a complex web of domestic pressures, strategic calculations, and regional power dynamics that merit closer examination

Abbas Araghchi speaking at a podium with Iranian flag behind him and blue curtain background

The Bear that whispers: Russia’s curious silence on Iran

As Iran redefines deterrence and deepens covert ties with Moscow, a discreet visit signals more than tactical alignment—it unveils the anatomy of a strategic counter-offensive forged far from Western eyes and ears

Three PKK fighters in military-style clothing stand outdoors near a stone building, holding weapons and scarves

PKK dissolves itself: What should be the next step?

The dissolution of the PKK marks a historic shift in Turkish and regional politics. As hopes rise for lasting peace, immediate steps like disarmament and oversight will determine the process’s success