Archive for April, 2024

Saudi-Pakistan Ties: A New Era of Economic Cooperation And Strategic Alliance – OpEd

The recent visit of a high-level Saudi delegation to Pakistan under the leadership of Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal Bin Farhan marks a significant milestone in the already robust relations between the two nations. This visit, characterized by a spirit of cooperation and mutual benefit, holds the promise of revitalizing Pakistan’s economy and fostering stronger economic and investment ties between the […]

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India Elections 2024 (Part III) – OpEd

Manufactured Narratives, Concocted Data & Imperialistic Objectives of superpowers who fear a “resurgent India” want Modi to go. Every effort is being made to limit India and keep its role regional, subverting any attempt to allow her to rub shoulders with the superpowers. One of the easiest ways to do this is by controlling what Indians are beginning to believe […]

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Lithium Reserves And India’s Quest For Clean Energy

Abstract: In July 2023, the government of India identified and updated a list of 30 critical and strategic minerals for the country, including Cobalt and Lithium. Besides identification, the Ministry of Mines, along with the Geological Survey of India (GSI), was tasked with exploring mineral reserves nationwide. The projects for such explorations grew to 122 in 2023-2024 versus just 59 […]

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In Beijing, Blinken meets Xi and raises US concerns about China’s support for Russia

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised concerns on Friday about China’s support for Russia’s military, one of the many issues threatening to sour the recent improvement in relations between the world’s biggest economies. Blinken raised the matter during five-and-a-half hours of talks with China’s top diplomat Wang Yi in Beijing, the latest high-level contact between the countries that have […]

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Malaysia vows to share its experiences on cyber security with IEA

Acting Minister of Interior Affairs Sirajuddin Haqqani has said in a meeting with a delegation from Malaysia in Kabul that Malaysia is an advanced country and that Afghanistan should use is experiences. According to a statement released by the Interior Ministry, Haqqani, in the meeting on Thursday, emphasized that security is ensured in Afghanistan and unity among Afghans has been […]

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No destructive groups including Daesh present in Afghanistan: Yaqub Mujahid

Acting Minister of National Defense Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid has said that no destructive groups including Daesh have physical presence in Afghanistan, adding the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) will not allow anyone to pose threat to any country in the region from the Afghan soil. Mujahid made the remarks in a meeting with a delegation from Malaysia in Kabul on […]

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US student protests over Gaza intensify despite arrests

Students at a growing number of U.S. colleges continue to gather in pro-Palestinian encampments with a unified demand that Israel end its war on Gaza and that universities to divest from companies with ties to Israel. So far, police have arrested hundreds of student protesters at numerous colleges, including the University of Southern California, University of Texas at Austin, and […]

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Geopolitical Chessboard: India’s Role In Gilgit Baltistan’s Security Landscape – OpEd

Gilgit Baltistan (GB) stands out as an unparalleled natural beauty that has great geostrategic importance. It is situated in the northern area of Pakistan and bordering with China and Afghanistan. Its strategic location makes it a main gateway to Central Asia, the Middle East, and South Asia. It is an important crossroads for trade routes connecting South Asia, Central Asia, […]

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China’s Alternative Order

And What America Should Learn From It By now, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ambition to remake the world is undeniable. He wants to dissolve Washington’s network of alliances and purge what he dismisses as “Western” values from international bodies. He wants to knock the U.S. dollar off its pedestal and eliminate Washington’s chokehold over critical technology. In his new multipolar […]

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The Delusion of Peak China

Ever since Chinese President Xi Jinping secured his third term in power in the fall of 2022, he has had a rough time. Shortly after his reappointment, street protests pushed him to abruptly abandon his signature “zero COVID” policy. After a quick reopening bump in early 2023, the economy has progressively slowed, revealing both cyclical and structural challenges. Investors are […]

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