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Pakistan and Israel’s doctrine of pre‑emptive disruption: A geopolitical assessment

In an op-ed, Ajmal Sohail argues that alleged links between Hamas and Pakistani networks could place Pakistan within Israel's doctrine.

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Pahalgam’s first anniversary

In this piece, Natiq Malikzada marks the anniversary of the Pahalgam attack by arguing that it reflects a continuing pattern.

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The geopolitics of Balochistan’s hybrid insurgency

In this op-ed, Ajmal Sohail writes that Balochistan’s evolving hybrid insurgency has become a cross-border geopolitical threat, arguing that Pakistan’s.

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India’s counterterrorism posture in South Asia: Stabilizer in a fragmented security landscape 

In this piece, Ajmal Sohail argues that amid South Asia’s evolving terror landscape after Afghanistan’s collapse, India has emerged as.

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Pakistan’s proxy jihad: Why the world must raise the costs

In this op-ed, journalist and rights advocate Natiq Malikzada writes that Pakistan’s military has long used jihadist proxies in Afghanistan.

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State-sponsored terrorism and global security: India’s struggle against cross-border threats from Pakistan

In this op-ed, Ajmal Sohail argues that India’s battle against cross-border terrorism, particularly from Pakistan, reflects a broader struggle against.

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Israel’s war with the Islamic Republic and its profound impact on Afghanistan

In this op-ed, Malek Setiz writes that Israel’s war with Iran is deepening Afghanistan’s political, economic, and security crises, with.

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Opinion: Will Khamenei drink ‘the poisoned chalice’?

In this op-ed, Nasrullah Stanekzai draws on Ayatollah Khomeini’s acceptance of UN Resolution 598 to ask whether Khamenei, too, will.

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The Pahalgam attack: A manufactured crisis fueled Pakistan’s military-industrial complex

In this piece, Ajmal Sohail argues that Pakistan’s military exploited the Pahalgam attack to advance its institutional power, while suppressing.

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Pakistan’s double game on terrorism

In this op-ed, Nasrullah Stanikzai examines Pakistan’s long-standing dual approach to terrorism—supporting extremist groups for strategic gains while portraying itself.

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