The Pakistan-Afghanistan Spiral
South Asia is slipping toward a second front in a wider regional war, and Washington is looking the other way. Over the past week, Pakistan and Afghanistan have traded their most ferocious
Today: Mar 07, 2026
Pakistan’s War With Afghanistan is a Crisis of Its Own Making
Islamabad’s declaration of ‘open war’ masks a deeper reckoning: the militants threatening Pakistan today were nurtured by its own intelligence apparatus. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared this week that his country
Bombs Over Borders: Pakistan’s Deadly Ramadan Strikes on Afghan Innocents
The recent overnight airstrikes by Pakistan on Afghan territory, which the Taliban government reports killed and wounded dozens of civilians, including women and children, represent a grave violation of international norms and
Trump’s Iran Strike: Strategic Gamble or Necessary Boldness?
In the wake of President Trump’s recent decision to launch a full-scale strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities, the geopolitical axis of the Middle East has shifted dramatically—and perhaps irrevocably. Just over a
The Great Reset: Why Canada Must Seize This Moment with India
Canada stands to gain significantly from strengthening its partnership with India, now the world’s fourth-largest economy and a major importer of Canadian agricultural products and crude oil. As trade tensions with the
Elon Musk Expresses Regret Over Trump Feud as Tensions Ease
In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk has walked back some of his most controversial remarks targeting President Donald Trump, signaling a potential thaw in the escalating public feud between the
Can Pakistan Police the Taliban While Forcing Afghan Refugees to Return?
Pakistan’s dual roles as chair of the UN Security Council’s Taliban Sanctions Committee and enforcer of a controversial Afghan refugee expulsion policy have sparked scrutiny over its credibility in upholding international human
China Accused of Targeting U.S. Soldiers, Officials in Expanding Espionage Campaign
Federal authorities have unveiled a troubling series of espionage allegations against two active-duty U.S. Army soldiers, in what officials describe as a broader Chinese campaign to infiltrate the American military and government.
Full Speed Ahead: America’s Last Chance to Reclaim Naval Dominance
As China accelerates its naval shipbuilding at breakneck speed, the United States finds itself at a crossroads. Confronted with an expanding Chinese fleet built in record time and at staggering scale, American
The Bomb Next Door: Are Nuclear Reactors Future Weapons?
As tensions mount over Iran’s nuclear program and the possibility of military conflict looms, a troubling new front in modern warfare is emerging: the vulnerability of nuclear power plants as military targets.
From Bailouts to Bullets: The IMF’s Dilemma in Pakistan
Pakistan’s economic crisis is deepening as military spending and security priorities overshadow development. Despite repeated foreign aid and IMF bailouts, funds are often diverted to the military and intelligence, with little investment
Why India’s FATF Push Deserves the West’s Backing
In the tense aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, as images of mourning and military funerals fill screens and social media, the U.S. must recognize an unsettling truth: South Asia’s security crises
What Binds the U.S. and India is Bigger Than Politics—It’s Principle
We’re no stranger to skepticism when it comes to foreign visits by our elected officials. Most trips abroad get reduced to photo ops or empty platitudes. But Vice President JD Vance’s ongoing
