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The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement: Implications For West Asian Security Architecture
By Furqan Khan
Context
On August 7, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia signed a joint defense agreement stipulating that an armed attack against one member will...
US-Iran War And Alternative Futures For South Asia
By Arif Ansar
Context
The fragile security landscape of South Asia is increasingly tied to the volatile geopolitics of the Middle East. As the tripartite tensions...
Risk Assessment
Israel Airstrike Targets Hamas Negotiators In Doha, Threatening Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Risk Assessment
Israel Strike in Doha Shakes Middle East Stability
Context
Israel struck Doha on September 9th—an attack that targeted Hamas political leaders during Gaza ceasefire negotiations...
Global Security Advisor
The Future Of Afghan Taliban-Pakistan Conflict: Implications For Regional Stability And US Interests
By Arif Ansar
Context
In the aftermath of the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021—formalized through the Doha Accords of 2020—South Asia has entered an...
What Does Afghanistan, Pakistan Conflict Mean For Regional Stability And US Strategic Interests?
Last month, Pakistani fighter jets carried out airstrikes against Kabul and other Afghan cities, and soldiers from both sides engaged in fierce cross-border clashes...
Strategic Forecast
What Does The Potential China, Iran Economic and Security Deal Mean?
In the COVID-19 geopolitical context, this zoom webinar, held on on July 28, explores the ramifications of the likely China, Iran economic and security...