The Middle East has long been a focal point of geopolitical tensions, with nuclear proliferation being one of its most pressing concerns. The presence of nuclear weapons or nuclear ambitions in the region has led to deep-rooted concerns over security and stability. While Israel’s nuclear capabilit...

In the aftermath of conflict, Gaza’s reconstruction emerges as a battleground for competing strategic visions that intertwine humanitarian relief with geopolitical recalibration. Central to this dynamic is Qatar, whose dual approach of providing emergency aid and long-term economic investment has ...

The first two weeks of February 2025 witnessed a disturbing escalation in terrorist activities in Pakistan, especially in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). From infiltration attempts along the Line of Control (LoC) to the open promotion of extremist propaganda, multiple actors from Pakistan came alon...

Women have played a crucial yet often overlooked role in intelligence operations, historically constrained by societal norms and gender biases. From using covert methods in early espionage to actively serving in major intelligence agencies, their contributions have evolved significantly. This articl...

China has been steadily increasing its defence budget for years, aiming to modernise its armed forces and project power regionally. This concerns some countries, particularly those with overlapping territorial claims in the South China Sea. Cambodia has become a close ally of China, receiving signif...

One normally finds such tit-for-tat actions in today's world of economics. For instance, the U.S. and China place tariffs and restrictions on each other. Such tit-for-tat activities are common with larger economies but developing countries certainly also have extended effects. They are behind such i...