Yusufzai Aqib

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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A World Armed and Vulnerable: The Stark Reality Behind $2.72 Trillion in Military Spending

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The world crossed a deeply troubling milestone in 2024: global military spending soared to an unprecedented $2.72 trillion. This is not just a statistic; it is a stark reflection of a world increasingly gripped by fear, insecurity, and the prioritisation of arms over people. According to fresh data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research

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India’s Growing Influence in Afghanistan: A Proxy Strategy to Destabilize Pakistan

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In the volatile geopolitical landscape of South Asia, the triangular relationship between Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India has become increasingly tense. While Pakistan continues to face deadly terrorist attacks and an unrelenting security crisis, emerging evidence and diplomatic trends suggest India is leveraging its growing ties with the Taliban-led Afghanistan to wage a covert proxy war

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Fact Check: Viral Video Claiming Blast at Pakistan Army HQ is False — Footage is from Syria

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A video circulating widely on social media claiming to show a powerful explosion at the Pakistan Army Headquarters in Rawalpindi has been found to be misleading. The footage is not from Pakistan but from Syria. The Claim On March 23, a user on X (formerly Twitter) shared a 23-second video clip depicting a chaotic scene

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