taliban-fighters

Russia Recognizes Taliban: China Applauds Russia’s Recognition of Taliban Rule in Afghanistan, Raising Questions Over Whether Beijing Will Make a Similar Move

Russia has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, marking a significant milestone in the Islamist group’s long campaign for international legitimacy. China promptly welcomed Moscow's decision, calling for further global engagement with Afghanistan and...
US, South Korea

South Korea Seeks Extension on U.S. Tariffs Freeze Amid Stalled Trade Negotiations and Political Uncertainty

As the July 9 deadline approaches for the expiration of a crucial freeze on U.S. tariffs targeting South Korean exports, South Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo is heading to Washington with a high-stakes mission: to request an extension and avert...
india-canada

India’s Modi to Attend G7 Summit Amid Diplomatic Resets: A Strategic Turn in India-Canada-China Triangle

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that he would attend the Group of Seven (G7) leaders’ summit in Canada later this month, following a formal invitation from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The summit, scheduled to be held...
China Military

China’s Red Lines Are Blurred by Design: How China Uses Strategic Ambiguity to Enforce Unseen Boundaries

In November 2021, Lithuania made what seemed a symbolic diplomatic move: it allowed Taiwan to open a representative office in Vilnius under the name "Taiwanese Representative Office." The consequences were anything but symbolic. China responded with instant fury. Trade was...
India-Turkey

India-Turkey Tensions Escalate After Ceasefire: Turkey’s Favor to Pakistan Triggers Indian Fury; Diplomats, Tourists, and Traders Lead Economic Boycott

The fallout from the most recent India-Pakistan border conflict has spiraled far beyond the Line of Control. Following a fragile ceasefire after India’s bold Operation Sindoor, geopolitical tremors have rocked South Asia and the broader Islamic world. Central to this...
China-Latin America

China Courts Latin America With $9.2 Billion Bet—Challenging the U.S. in Its Own Backyard

In a bold strategic move that underscores the deepening rivalry between Washington and Beijing, China has unveiled a massive US$9.2 billion credit line and infrastructure investment fund aimed at Latin American and Caribbean nations. This initiative, announced at the China-CELAC (Community of...
India-Japan

India and Japan Deepen Defence Ties, Call for United Front Against Terrorism

In a defining moment for Asian security dynamics, India and Japan have taken a resolute stance against terrorism and expanded their strategic defence partnership, marking a new chapter in bilateral ties. During a high-profile meeting on May 5, 2025, at...
Israel-Pakistan

Israel-Pakistan: Pakistan’s Challenge to Israel’s Existence Raises Alarming Parallels to Its Own Fragile Claim Over Kashmir

When discussing international relations, few pairings seem more distant than Israel and Pakistan. Pakistan has never formally recognized Israel, and every Pakistani passport explicitly states it is "valid for all countries except Israel." In every forum from the United Nations...
Operation Eagle Claw

US-Iran Deadlock: Iran Seeks Interim Deal Amid U.S. Hardline Stance, Echoing Past Failures Like Operation Eagle Claw

The United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran remain locked in a deadlock, their relations mired in distrust, hostility, and unfinished business. Hopes for a new nuclear agreement appear distant, despite muted attempts to rekindle dialogue. According to an...
India-US

From Simulated Attacks to Strategic Embrace: The Unlikely Evolution of India-US Defense Ties

India and the United States are strategic partners, closely aligned in their economic, political, and defense policies. They conduct regular joint military exercises, share intelligence, and cooperate on global challenges from counterterrorism to climate change. Yet, less than four decades...
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