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Oil, War, and Diplomacy

Shanza Kabeer  Islamabad: In 2026, the Strait of Hormuz once again became the center of global anxiety. This narrow maritime passage, only about 33 kilometers wide at its narrowest point, emerged as perhaps the most dangerous…

The New Cold War Is Economic

Maryam Aziz Islamabad: The renewed US-China trade conflict, which first emerged under the administration of Donald Trump in 2018, has once again become a defining feature of global politics and economics in 2025.  What initially began…

China’s Quiet Game in the US–Iran War

Aqsa Sajid Islamabad: As the US–Iran conflict enters its 56th day, a quieter but equally consequential actor has begun to shape the trajectory of events: China. While missiles, naval blockades, and airstrikes dominate headlines,…