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May 22, 2026, 12:47 PM - 6 min read
China is not playing triangular diplomacy in the classic sense. It is not trying to pit Washington and Moscow against each other. Instead, it is positioning itself as the system’s centre: the place where major-power diplomacy must pass, even if the outcomes are uncertain.
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May 20, 2026, 10:48 PM - 3 min read
Speaking during his first official visit to Ranchi, the minister stressed that all sectors, including civil aviation, need to adopt a proactive approach to reduce any possible adverse effects of the international crisis on citizens and the economy.
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May 19, 2026, 04:51 PM - 6 min read
The Caspian Sea faces an uncertain future. Its north-south Russia-Iran strategic and military axis is increasingly contested by their adversaries. Its east-west trade and energy role, meanwhile, holds the potential to rebalance regional power dynamics towards economic connectivity, rather than conflict.
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May 18, 2026, 04:48 PM - 5 min read
Tehran’s bid to control Hormuz cables exposes how a few seabed routes could cripple global connectivity and economies.
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May 17, 2026, 04:05 PM - 8 min read
Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan has long been the site of resistance and armed movements involving Baloch, an ethnic group of an estimated 8 million to 10 million people that straddles parts of Pakistan and Iran. The Baloch insurgency has emerged as one of Pakistan’s most consequential internal security challenges.
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May 15, 2026, 02:59 PM - 6 min read
The summit had little to offer the international community, as both leaders focused more on solving their bilateral issues rather than ensuring greater stability and peace that affects the entire global community.
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May 13, 2026, 02:59 PM - 7 min read
Donald Trump’s constant tirades against NATO have necessitated urgent and alternate security arrangements for Europe. But could the complete absence of the American nuclear umbrella be a blessing in disguise for the 32-member military alliance?
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May 12, 2026, 04:14 PM - 7 min read
The visit has already generated massive attention from the global community since both economies have maintained a hostile stance towards one another over the past one-and-a-half years, when Trump imposed tariffs on Chinese imports shortly after assuming office in January 2025.
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May 8, 2026, 02:59 PM - 6 min read
While few doubt Trump is desperate to put this disastrous war behind him, particularly before heading to Beijing on May 14, he massively oversold the impression of a breakthrough.
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May 5, 2026, 06:44 PM - 6 min read
Tungsten is used in armour piercing munitions, in components that need to withstand high levels of heat and is an important additive in steel. Militaries around the world would grind to a halt without this strategically important element.
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May 4, 2026, 04:42 PM - 6 min read
Abu Dhabi is prioritising own production goals and strategic ties with US and Israel. This signals a broader Gulf realignment after the Iran war.
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May 1, 2026, 03:30 PM - 6 min read
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a huge energy supply crisis. Middle Eastern oil exporters are scrambling to explore alternative routes to get their oil and gas exports out of the region.
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