AUKUS marks a major shift in Indo-Pacific geopolitics by deepening defence cooperation among Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. This article examines the pact’s strategic significance, nuclear-powered submarines, China’s response, France’s anger, implications for the EU, Australia-China relations, Five Eyes and the wider balance of power in Asia. Pasted text(20261103-114940)Read More

The Taiwan Strait has emerged as one of the most sensitive flashpoints in US-China relations. This article examines Taiwan’s disputed political status, Beijing’s One-China principle, the 1992 Consensus, Taiwan’s international position, Washington’s strategic ambiguity, growing US-Taiwan ties and the risk of military confrontation across the Strait.Read More

The Russia-Ukraine war has become a major geopolitical rupture, reshaping NATO-Russia relations, accelerating great-power competition, disrupting energy and food markets, and intensifying inflation worldwide. This article examines the historical context of the conflict, its strategic and economic consequences, and its implications for Pakistan’s foreign, energy and economic security.Read More

Operation Absolute Resolve and the capture of Nicolás Maduro raise critical questions about U.S. intervention in Venezuela. Was the operation driven by narco-terrorism and democracy, or did oil, regional dominance and great-power rivalry shape Washington’s strategy?Read More

China’s role in the Middle East is expanding beyond energy imports. Through the Belt and Road Initiative, strategic partnerships, diplomacy and humanitarian engagement, Beijing is emerging as an important regional actor.Read More

Sheikh Hasina’s removal transformed Bangladesh’s domestic politics and regional relations. The country must now balance Indian, Chinese and Western interests while protecting its economic progress and national interests.Read More

China and Russia are strengthening their economic, diplomatic and strategic cooperation to challenge US dominance and support the emergence of a multipolar world.Read More

The expanding China-Russia partnership reflects a shared effort to challenge US dominance, strengthen economic and military cooperation, and promote a more multipolar global order.Read More