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Syria and Saudi Arabia’s Northern Front: A New Theatre for the Kingdom’s Security Policy

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In the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad’s fall, Syria has become more than just a war-ravaged state grappling with political vacuum and economic decay—it has transformed into a critical security frontier…

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The Pahalgam Attack and Its Impact on South Asia’s Security Landscape

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The terror episode at Pahalgam, Kashmir, in April 2025 marked a significant shift in the contemporary security narrative of South Asia. Not only did militants connected to The Resistance Front,…

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American Sanctions and Pakistan’s Strategic Realities

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A diplomatic controversy erupted following the recent imposition of American sanctions on Pakistan’s state-owned National Development Complex (NDC) and three private Karachi-based companies, accused of involvement in developing Pakistan’s long-range…

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The Future of US-Pakistan Relations

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President Donald Trump’s return to the White House may or may not prove auspicious for Pakistan. Trump’s victory will certainly have wide-ranging ramifications for the geopolitical chessboard because of existing…

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Now That Trump Is Back, What Should Arab States Do?

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With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Arab states already face a pivotal moment in shaping their foreign policy. Known for his transactional diplomacy and “America First” approach, Trump…

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Why a Joint US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Task Force Is Necessary

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For more than 70 years, the world has avoided nuclear war. However, the nuclear order is changing dramatically. Pakistan’s growing nuclear capabilities and ties to terrorist groups present an especially dangerous…