International relations

  The persistent tension between India and Pakistan, two nuclear–armed neighbours, continues to cast a long shadow over regional peace and security. While the nature of their rivalry is deeply historical and structural, it demands a fresh analytical lens, one that moves beyond surface-level responses and instead focuses on a long-term transformation. John Paul Lederach’s conflict transformation approach offers such …

According to a recent statement by the United Nations, dozens of Israeli air strikes on Gaza following the collapse of the ceasefire last month have tragically resulted in the deaths of only women and children. The UN’s alarming report highlights the devastating toll of the renewed violence on the most vulnerable civilians. In one of the most heartbreaking incidents, an …

When Jonathan returned from the US to Australia for a quick trip to scatter his sister’s ashes, he packed only two changes of clothes, leaving enough space in his small bag to carry the empty ashes urn to his home in the US. The trip was so brief he didn’t even pack a laptop charger. The Australian says he was …

For months, senior officials have been discussing exporting Australia’s world-leading radar technology JORN to the United States, but after Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Canada saw an opportunity and leapt. Overnight, new Canadian leader Mark Carney spoke to his counterpart, Anthony Albanese, then flew to his country’s Arctic territory of Nunavut to announce a $6.5 billion high-tech Australian …

For decades, the phrase “land of the free” has been associated with the United States—a beacon of liberty, opportunity, and democratic values. But as the 21st century unfolds, there’s a quiet shift happening. And if we take a closer look, it might just belong to Europe. Political Freedom: Democracy That Delivers Across much of Europe, political freedom isn’t just an …

A startling new report has raised alarms over Iran’s nuclear program, declaring the threat level at “extreme danger”—just as rumors swirl about possible negotiations between the Trump administration and Tehran. The assessment, released by a leading security think tank, highlights Iran’s rapid advancements in uranium enrichment and ballistic missile development, posing a severe risk to regional and global stability. With …

In a significant diplomatic development, Türkiye and Israel held their first high-level talks in Azerbaijan this week to discuss ways to avoid a potential military confrontation in Syria. The meeting, mediated by Azerbaijani officials, signals a cautious thaw in relations between the two regional powers, who have been at odds over Syria, Palestine, and broader Middle Eastern geopolitics. Background: Rising …

This is Ibtihal Abu Al-Saad, a young Moroccan woman, a Harvard graduate, who works as a programmer at Microsoft. On the company’s fiftieth anniversary, she took the stage during the official celebration and directly accused Mustafa Suliman, the company’s executive director of artificial intelligence (AI), who is of Arab origin, of complicity in the bloodshed. She also accused Microsoft’s entire …

The global financial markets have been rattled once again as Asian stocks tumbled and US futures slid following the implementation of former President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff policies on China. The move, which marks a significant escalation in trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies, has sent shockwaves through international markets, raising concerns over economic stability and global supply …

Pakistan is gearing up to strengthen its trade relations with the United States by proposing increased imports from the US. A high-level delegation is set to visit Washington in the next two weeks to engage in discussions aimed at enhancing economic cooperation between the two nations. Strengthening Pakistan-US Trade Relations The upcoming visit is part of Pakistan’s broader strategy to …