Iran’s geographic advantage has been offset by sanctions, regulatory instability, and logistics concerns, leading Central Asian states to quietly pivot toward more predictable trade networks.
Afghanistan’s upstream control of critical river systems gives the Taliban rare geopolitical leverage over Pakistan and Iran, despite lacking international recognition or economic strength.
Marking its tenth anniversary, the C5+1 summit underscores Central Asia’s growing role as a strategic hub in global trade, infrastructure, and critical minerals amid rising U.S., China, and Russia competition.
The article states that Iran, founded on a revolution against monarchy in 1979, has evolved into a system dominated by interlinked elite families, a reality underscored by the leaked wedding video of Ali Shamkhani’s daughter—seen as a display of privilege amid growing public hardship.
The author believes the 27th Amendment represents a turning point—restructuring Pakistan’s judiciary and military roles while raising vital constitutional questions.
The author critically examines how Pakistan’s evolving power structure, where constitutional reforms blur the line between democracy and military control.
Author draws parallels between Zohran Mamdani and Suhail Afridi, arguing that these two young leaders symbolize a new wave of people-powered resistance from Queens to Khyber.
The author believes Maryam Nawaz’s latest “Imperial College” fiasco reflects a political culture where deception thrives, accountability is selective, and truth is expendable.
Has Pakistan’s military recalibrated its foreign strategy for political survival? The author examines how recent lobbying efforts in Washington may have shaped Rawalpindi’s evolving ties with Donald Trump.
