The global aviation industry often becomes an invisible casualty of geopolitical tensions. The ongoing war involving Iran and the continued closure of Pakistan’s airspace to Indian carriers have created a perfect storm for India’s aviation sector. What might appear as isolated political developments are now converging to create severe operational and financial challenges for major…
In times of military tension, the name of an operation often carries meaning beyond the battlefield. During the recent escalation between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the Pakistan Army launched Operation “Ghazab Lil Haq” (غضب للحق) — a title that quickly drew public attention not only for its military implications but also for its linguistic and symbolic…
The creation of the Board of Peace (BoP) has been hailed as a potential milestone in global diplomacy, offering a platform for conflict resolution, multilateral engagement, and cooperative security. While several countries have expressed interest and even participated in its first meetings, China’s absence has sparked curiosity and debate across international forums. Understanding Beijing’s position…
The recent dramatic turn of events in Venezuela — particularly the United States’ military covert operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro — has reverberated far beyond Latin America. Among the most consequential global responses has been China’s reaction. As Venezuela’s largest economic partner and a key geopolitical stakeholder, Beijing’s response reflects both long-standing principles of…
The unfolding crisis in Venezuela has once again laid bare the profound political, ideological, and diplomatic rifts within Latin America — a region historically shaped by debates over sovereignty, foreign intervention, and national self-determination. What began as a prolonged humanitarian and political crisis in Caracas has exploded into an international dilemma following a dramatic U.S….
Prominent Pakistani politician, intellectual and analyst Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, in a significant development for intercontinental Eurasian political cooperation, has been unanimously elected as the new Chairman of the Asia-Europe Political Forum (AEPF). The decision came at the Forum’s annual conference held in Budapest, Hungary — a gathering that drew parliamentarians, political leaders and think-tank representatives…
In recent days, two important diplomatic moves in South Asia and the broader region have caught Pakistan’s attention. First, the neighbouring country of Iran has offered to act as a mediator between Pakistan and the government of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. Second, Turkiye has announced a significant delegation to Pakistan in order to help break the deadlock…
In a meeting closely watched by the entire world, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a high-level summit in Busan, South Korea. The event brought a sense of cautious optimism as both leaders announced progress on some of the most contentious issues in their long-running trade dispute—tariffs, rare-earth exports, and agricultural…
US President Donald Trump, while speaking at a regional meeting in South Korea on Wednesday, once again credited himself with preventing a full-scale war between India and Pakistan. He claimed that both nations were “going at it,” with seven planes shot down, and that he stepped in by threatening them with 250 per cent tariffs…
The year 1949 stands as a historic turning point not just for China but also for Asia and the global balance of power. With the victory of the Communist Party of China (CPC) under Mao Zedong, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) was proclaimed on October 1, 1949, replacing the Republic of China (ROC) that…
