Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer The Indo-Pacific has emerged as the defining geopolitical theatre of the 21st century. Stretching from the eastern shores of Africa to the western Pacific, it is home to vital sea lanes, rising economies and a delicate balance of power. As rivalries intensify and economic interdependence deepens, middle and major powers alike are recalibrating their strategies. In this evolving landscape, Japan and Indonesia two maritime democracies with distinct histories but converging interests are steadily shaping the region’s future. For Japan, the Indo-Pacific is not merely a geographicRead More

Qamar Bashir When the first strikes were launched against Iran, the British government attempted to create distance from the unfolding conflict. Prime Minister Keir Starmer initially told the public that the United Kingdom was not involved in the attacks and would not participate in offensive military operations against Iran. The message was clear: Britain would support stability, protect its citizens, and avoid becoming another direct participant in a Middle Eastern war. Yet within days that narrative began to unravel. Standing before reporters at Downing Street, Starmer revealed that Britain hadRead More

Ali Raza Momand The Middle East once again finds itself at a delicate geopolitical moment, with Iran occupying the center of regional strategic calculations. For decades, tensions between Iran on one side and the United States and Israel on the other have shaped the region’s security environment. Today, analysts increasingly debate whether the pressure on Tehran is evolving from long-term containment toward a more accelerated strategy aimed at weakening or transforming the Iranian political system. Unlike earlier approaches that relied primarily on sanctions and diplomatic isolation, contemporary strategic thinking appearsRead More