Pakistan’s Instability Emerges as Structural Fault Line in U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy
Senior Editor analysis on how Pakistan’s instability acts as a structural constraint on U.S. strategy while cementing China’s regional dominance in 2026.
Strategic Breakthrough: Russia Authorizes R-37M Hypersonic Missile Export to India
Russia authorizes the $1.2B export of R-37M hypersonic missiles to India. The move targets Pakistan’s PL-15 advantage and AEW&C networks.
Riyadh Intervenes: Pakistan Suspends Landmark $1.5 Billion Defense Accord with Sudan
Pakistan suspends a $1.5B arms deal with Sudan following Saudi Arabia’s refusal to finance the purchase. Analysis of the geopolitical shift and impact on SAF.
Islamabad Nuclear Talks Collapse as VP Vance Departs Pakistan
ISLAMABAD — United States Vice President JD Vance departed Pakistan on Sunday after confirming that marathon trilateral negotiations with Iranian
Iranian President Issues Strategic Appeal to Americans Amid Conflict
TEHRAN / WASHINGTON — On April 1, 2026, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian published a rare open letter addressed to the
China Hosts High-Level Trilateral Talks to Mediate Pakistan-Afghanistan Security Crisis
Senior diplomatic and intelligence officials from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China convened in the Chinese city of Urumqi on Wednesday to
Arrest of Azeri ISKP Operatives in Pakistan Signals Expanding Transnational Recruitment and Network Penetration
Executive Summary Background & Context Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), established in 2015, has emerged as one of the most
Pakistan Emerges as Primary Mediator in U.S.-Iran De-escalation Efforts
Pakistan emerges as the lead mediator between the U.S. and Iran. Discover how the “Islamabad Summit” proposal and a five-day strike pause are shaping 2026 diplomacy.
Iranian Strikes Damage U.S. Refueling Fleet as Operation Epic Fury Escalates
Iran strikes 5 U.S. refueling planes at Prince Sultan Air Base. President Trump confirms strikes on Kharg Island as Operation Epic Fury intensifies in March 2026.
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Death of Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei: Global Reactions, Iran’s Future Leadership and Regional Impact
The reported death of , the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has become one of the most