Islamabad Talks: The First Chapter, Not the Finale

The 21‑hour talks in Islamabad ended. And right away, people started asking: Where is the.......

Umar Khalid Dar October 21, 2018 5 Comment

The Gulf Crisis and Pakistan’s Delicate Balancing Act

For Pakistan, the latest escalation in the Middle East is far from a distant televised.......

Umar Khalid Dar October 21, 2018 5 Comment

Neutrality Is No Strategy for Pakistan

As the U.S.-led campaign against Iran enters its third week, the fog of war is.......

Umar Khalid Dar October 21, 2018 5 Comment

The Mediator’s Trap - Learning from 1971

Amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran threatening to destabilize the broader West Asia region,.......

Umar Khalid Dar October 21, 2018 5 Comment

Beyond the Ceasefire: Can West Asia Find Lasting Peace?

On April 8, 2026, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, stepping.......

Umar Khalid Dar October 21, 2018 5 Comment