Aqib Yusufzai

Disarming Terror: What the PKK’s Historic Shift Means for Türkiye and the Region

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The announcement by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) to disarm and disband after more than four decades of armed struggle marks a historic inflection point in Türkiye’s battle against terrorism—and raises as many questions as it answers. While the Turkish government hails this development as a hard won success against terrorism, many remain sceptical of

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Iran’s Global Shadow War: How Tehran Exports Espionage and Violence Across Europe

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The Islamic Republic of Iran has long been accused of operating in the shadows, orchestrating intelligence operations against political dissidents, journalists, and foreign adversaries. But in 2025, that shadow appears darker and more extensive than ever before stretching from the Nordic frontiers to the heart of Europe, leaving behind a trail of threats, covert violence,

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War Without Borders, Weapons Without Barrels: The Rise of Digitally Engineered Terror in the Militant Playbook

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The global arms race is no longer limited to nations or organised armies it is being quietly revolutionised in garages, bedrooms, and basements, thanks to affordable 3D-printing technology. The implications are profound, especially as signs emerge that Islamist militants, long wedded to traditional modes of violence, are now turning their attention to 3D-printed firearms (3DPFs).

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Pakistan Takes a Bold Stand Against Militancy: Why the Ban on the Zainebiyoun Brigade Signals a New Era in National and Regional Security

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On April 11, 2024, Pakistan proscribed the Iran backed Zainebiyoun Brigade and designated it a terrorist organisation a decisive move that reflects Islamabad’s urgent need to secure its domestic stability and manage the fallout of intensifying regional rivalries. Though the timing of the ban just a day after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed

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Taliban’s Double Game Fuels Regional Realignments as Pakistan and Allies Rewrite Southern Asia’s Security Rules

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Southern Asia is undergoing a seismic shift in its security architecture  one that is not being shaped in Washington, but in Islamabad, Tehran, Kabul, and Beijing. As American influence continues to recede following the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, a new reality is emerging: regional powers are redrawing the security map on their own terms, spurred

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Does the PLA’s Expanded Training with Egypt Mark a Shift Toward Integrated Global Counter terrorism Operations Backed by Chinese Military Power?

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The recently concluded “Eagles of Civilisation 2025” air force drills between China and Egypt mark a strategic turning point in Beijing’s bid to expand its counter terrorism and force projection capabilities deep into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). From April 19 to May 4, the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) deployed a

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Is the World Sleepwalking into a New Nuclear Arms Race Amid Global Inaction and Broken Treaties?

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As geopolitical fault lines harden and nuclear rhetoric resurges across continents, global security analysts are raising alarm over the imminent collapse of the world’s arms control architecture, warning that a single act of provocation such as a renewed nuclear test could trigger an uncontrollable domino effect. Concerns have been mounting ever since former U.S. President

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US Backed Syrian Forces Reinforce Strategic Airbase to Thwart ISIS Resurgence

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In the heart of Syria’s shifting political and military landscape, the Al-Seen Military Airbase is re-emerging as a focal point of regional strategy and security. Once a dormant Cold War-era facility, the base  situated roughly 72 kilometers northeast of Damascus  is now being secured and revitalized by the US backed Syrian Free Army (SFA), signaling

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PKK’s Historic Call to End Armed Struggle: A True Turning Point or Political Maneuver in Turkey’s Kurdish Conflict?

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After nearly half a century marked by relentless conflict, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has declared an end to its armed struggle against Turkey. This unprecedented announcement on May 12 signals a potential turning point in a protracted and violent saga that has cost tens of thousands of lives and deeply fractured Turkish society. Yet

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From Jihad to General: Taliban-Backed Al Qaeda Militants Absorbed into Syrian Army Despite U.S Warnings

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In a deeply alarming development, Syria’s interim government has formally integrated a Central Asian jihadist group closely tied to Al Qaeda into its national army, despite repeated warnings from Washington. The group, the Turkistan Islamic Party (TIP), is composed primarily of Uighur militants and maintains close operational and ideological ties with the Taliban and Al

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