Beijing’s Free Ride in the Red Sea Is Running Out
Why China can no longer stay passive on Red Sea security if it wants to protect its trade.
A Desert Kingdom Is Writing the World’s Rulebook for Water
How Saudi Arabia is positioning itself to set global norms on water, this century’s defining resource.
Why Saudi Arabia’s Water Diplomacy Should Matter to Pakistan
Lessons from Saudi water diplomacy for a water-scarce Pakistan facing shrinking glaciers and treaty pressures.
Bahrain’s Warning at the UN: The Gulf Emergency the World Is Overlooking
Bahrain’s warning at the UN General Assembly about a Gulf security crisis the world is ignoring.
New Muslim Security Architecture: What Bangladesh’s Potential Entry Could Mean for Pakistan
Whether a wider Muslim security framework, possibly including Bangladesh, can work for Pakistan.
Can the Abraham Accords Thrive in the Face of Regional Polarisation?
Whether the Abraham Accords can survive a more polarised Middle East.
Rebuilding Power
An analysis of how states rebuild power and influence after regional upheaval.
The Red Sea Crisis and the Militarization of Global Trade Routes
How attacks around Bab el-Mandeb turned a vital trade route into a militarised flashpoint.
Impact of the 2026 Middle East Conflict on Global Tourism
The knock-on effects of the 2026 Middle East conflict on global travel and tourism.
Iran Between Resistance and Reintegration: A Geopolitical Turning Point
Iran at a crossroads between continued resistance and reintegration into the regional order.