International Security
Trapped by the War on Terror – Dr Raymond Lau
This powerful chapter critically explores how the global “War on Terror” has reshaped international politics, securitized migration, an...
India and the Taliban: Time to Engage with Afghanistan’s Reality
By Irfan Yar
India and Afghanistan: A Moment for Strategic Clarity
The phone call between India’s External Affairs Minister and t...
Deporting Afghan refugees Won’t Make Pakistan Safer—It Will Make It Weaker
By Irfan Yar
For decades, Pakistan served as a reluctant but enduring sanctuary for Afghans fleeing war, repression, and foreign occ...
History is reiterating itself: The Taliban must learn from its past
By Sidiqullah Sahel
It is believed that those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. The proverb best fits the curre...
Could Bagram Air Base Shift to U.S. Control? The Uncertain U.S.-Taliban Deal at Play
By Irfan Yar
Reports of a potential Taliban handover of Bagram Air Base to the United States raise critical questions about the evol...
Wagner’s Grip: How Russia’s Private Army Exploits CAR’s Resources and Fuels Conflict
By Cara Rau
In the turbulent socio-political landscape of the Central African Republic (CAR), the Wagner Group—a private military co...
Competing Imperialistic Pillars: How Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye Shape the Middle Eastern Security Landscape
By Stephen Do Rego
The Middle East’s geopolitical landscape is shaped by a complex interplay of historical legacies, reli...