Gaza invasion

October status quo shake-up?

October status quo shake-up?

While the Middle East and parts of West Asia appear poised on a knife-edge, the Pakistani political landscape may well be shaped this month too.
Updated 06 Oct, 2024 09:20am

Iranian salvo

With the US and UK egging on Israel, instead of reining in their rabid ally, it is difficult to foresee a negotiated denouement of this conflict.
Updated 03 Oct, 2024 07:17pm

Lebanon invasion

Hezbollah is at heart a guerrilla movement, and though it may be severely degraded, its cadres on the ground are not likely to be deterred.
Updated 02 Oct, 2024 09:13am
Moments of dread

Moments of dread

Prophecies are not needed. It does not take much looking around to note that the world is undergoing exceptional mayhem.
Updated 02 Oct, 2024 09:24am
As legacies of colonialism go

As legacies of colonialism go

Unlike the skies over Kashmir, nine Western satellites are permanently stationed over territories of interest to Israel’s defence.
Updated 01 Oct, 2024 09:17am

US sabre-rattling

If America is serious about preventing a wider regional war, it should reconsider its military deployment plans.
Updated 01 Oct, 2024 09:06am
A dangerous moment

A dangerous moment

Iran will face a predicament if Israel, which ordered its troops to be ready for a ground offensive in Lebanon, crosses another red line.
Updated 30 Sep, 2024 09:17am