“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”- Thomas Jefferson As I endeavour to delve into the many problems that Pakistan is politically plagued by or attempt to…
‘Whoever controls the flow of Persian Gulf oil has a stranglehold not only on our economy but also on the other countries of the world as well’- Dick Cheney This article was written on the 12 of March 2026 and should be read in continuation of the earlier analysis written on 21 February 2026 –…
Context The Middle East’s contemporary realignment did not begin with the war between Iran and Israel, nor with Iranian strikes on U.S. bases across the Gulf. It began earlier, with the slow erosion of faith in a security order built on American primacy, Israeli military overmatch, and the assumption of Arab strategic compliance. The Israeli…
Introduction The eruption of war between the United States and Iran in 2026 has sent shockwaves across the Middle East and beyond. Triggered by escalating tensions, military strikes, and retaliatory attacks, the conflict has destabilized one of the world’s most strategically important regions. For Pakistan, a country deeply tied to the Gulf through trade, energy…
Iran is fighting an existential war. Till these lines were being written, Tehran had surprised the pundits of doom by holding fast its fort, and was unrelenting to the Israeli-United States aggression. This is not another war on the Islamic Republic — a country which has braced four decades of sanctions, embargo and an eight-year…
Recalibrating the GCC’s Hedging Strategy The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, alongside US involvement, has caused major disruptions across the whole Middle Eastern region. The end goal of these attacks appears to be the potential regime change of the “Islamist leadership”, but Iran’s retaliation has completely changed the conflict into a struggle for regime…
The recently announced Canada-India uranium deal close to $2.8 billion including Cameco’s shipment of uranium over 10 years has also caused dire non-proliferation and regional-stability protests. The foreign minister and the nuclear industry of Canada have been highly excited about the deal. However, the past experience of India makes one think that caution should be…
(Land Corridor & Canal Options Linking the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea via Oman) Introduction The Strait of Hormuz represents one of the most critical maritime passages in the world. Situated between Iran to the north and Oman and the United Arab Emirates to the south, the narrow waterway connects the Persian Gulf with…
Legal Questions Surrounding the U.S.–Israel Strikes on Iran When missiles fly, legal arguments follow. The recent U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran have triggered not only geopolitical tensions but also one of the most consequential legal debates of our time: Were these attacks a lawful exercise of collective self-defense, or an unlawful act of aggression? The answer…
Complexity to Facilitation & Broader Mediterranean Stability Historical & Strategic Perspective: Historically, Libya-Turkey relations are deeply rooted around many centuries of common history that goes back to Ottoman Empire stretch in the Mediterranean that ruled Libya from 1551–1912. This long centuries-based rule along with shared culture and values had an everlasting impact in terms of…
