Recalibrating the GCC’s Hedging Strategy The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, alongside US involvement, has caused major disruptions across the whole Middle Eastern region. The end goal of these attacks appears to be the potential regime change of the “Islamist leadership”, but Iran’s retaliation has completely changed the conflict into a struggle for regime…
The recently announced Canada-India uranium deal close to $2.8 billion including Cameco’s shipment of uranium over 10 years has also caused dire non-proliferation and regional-stability protests. The foreign minister and the nuclear industry of Canada have been highly excited about the deal. However, the past experience of India makes one think that caution should be…
(Land Corridor & Canal Options Linking the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea via Oman) Introduction The Strait of Hormuz represents one of the most critical maritime passages in the world. Situated between Iran to the north and Oman and the United Arab Emirates to the south, the narrow waterway connects the Persian Gulf with…
Legal Questions Surrounding the U.S.–Israel Strikes on Iran When missiles fly, legal arguments follow. The recent U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran have triggered not only geopolitical tensions but also one of the most consequential legal debates of our time: Were these attacks a lawful exercise of collective self-defense, or an unlawful act of aggression? The answer…
Complexity to Facilitation & Broader Mediterranean Stability Historical & Strategic Perspective: Historically, Libya-Turkey relations are deeply rooted around many centuries of common history that goes back to Ottoman Empire stretch in the Mediterranean that ruled Libya from 1551–1912. This long centuries-based rule along with shared culture and values had an everlasting impact in terms of…
Iran USA/Israel War – Impact on the Region Introduction The United States has started a war against Iran at Israel’s behest and cannot clearly articulate its own reasons for why this attack was necessary, and what objective they are pursuing specially when the talks between USA and Iran were heading for logical conclusion under the…
Gen Z Movements Need Reform The contemporary wave of Generation Z– led protests reflects a defining feature of the modern political era: the collapse of geographic distance in the digital age. What media theorist Marshall McLuhan described as the Global Village Theory has materialized in unprecedented ways. Youth movements from Nairobi to Dhaka and Bangkok…
My Tribute to the Silent Strength of our Society When I first opened my eyes in this world, the first face I saw was that of a loving, caring, and devoted mother. Her gentle touch, warm smile, and endless patience formed the earliest memories of my childhood. Like every child, I did not understand the…
Ikram Sehgal in conversation with Dr Huma Baqai at 17th Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) In a deep-dive conversation with Dr. Huma Baqai, Rector of the Millennium Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship (MiTE) about the rapid shift in the geopolitical landscape of the subcontinent. Ikram Sehgal, Co-Chairman Pathfinder Group, addressed a packed audience at the Karachi…
The present confrontation in the Middle East has brought the international system to one of its most delicate moments since the end of the Cold War. The joint military campaign launched by the United States and Israel against Iran in late February 2026 has rapidly expanded into a wider regional crisis, drawing in multiple actors…
