Central Asia

India-Pakistan-conflict

Who Won The Latest Indo-Pak Conflict?

India arguably won seeing as how it punished Pakistan for the Pahalgam terrorist attack by bombing multiple bases, the Indus Waters Treaty remains suspended, and a new military doctrine has entered into effect. Opinions are mixed about who came out on top in the latest Indo-Pak conflict, but one thing is […]

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India Opts To Escalate

The exchange of strikes between India and Pakistan went beyond disputed Kashmir region.  On the night of May 6-7, India launched targeted missile strikes on the territory of Azad Kashmir (administered by Pakistan) and the Punjab province of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. In a press release issued by the […]

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Iran–Russia Strategic Convergence And The Architecture Of A Post-Western World

Introduction Over the past few years, the strategic landscape of Eurasia has undergone a quiet but consequential shift. Iran and Russia—two countries long encumbered by Western sanctions, geopolitical isolation, and ideological marginalization—have moved decisively toward a comprehensive partnership that transcends transactional convenience. From energy deals and defense cooperation to financial […]

US-Iran-nuclear-negotiations

Why The Iran–U.S. Talks Are Destined To Fail: An Iranian Perspective

Despite repeated rounds of negotiations, hopes for a successful agreement between Iran and the United States remain dim. From Tehran’s perspective, the core obstacle is not technical—it is epistemological. The enduring standoff reflects a civilizational dissonance: a secular liberal internationalism on one side, and a theologically-rooted sovereignty on the other—each with […]