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Tom Hussain
Tom Hussain is an Islamabad-based journalist who has spent his 35-year career covering South Asia and the Middle East.
In a seven-month operation spanning 21 nations, Pakistani intelligence dismantled an Isis-K cell tied to bombings in Kabul, Moscow and Kerman.
The Arab proposal calls for a three-phase, five-year process without any displacement of Palestinians from Gaza.
The transitional authorities in Syria are viewed with suspicion by the US and Israel, while various groups want a decentralised government.
The international community is increasingly turning to the Gulf monarchies to mediate conflicts as trusted go-betweens, analysts say.
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With lives at stake, the Arab world is rallying to counter what analysts described as the US president’s ‘deranged ethnic-cleansing plan’.
Analysts suggest Trump’s strategy may either force a breakthrough or trigger further confrontation, depending on Tehran’s response.
The earlier call by President Donald Trump to assume control of a depopulated Gaza Strip has been rejected by Arab states.
Experts warn Israel’s extended occupation may undermine Lebanon’s government, embolden Hezbollah and raise uncertainties in post-war Syria.
Analysts say the fragility of the truce agreement and escalating violence in the West Bank threaten US efforts to normalise Arab-Israel ties.
Israel and Hamas’ truce agreement is set to start on Sunday, but analysts warn unresolved core issues leave the future uncertain.
Islamabad has affirmed more retribution against TTP if cross-border assaults continue, further inflaming Kabul ties despite ongoing talks.
Washington’s assessment comes as Pakistan aims to balance its relations with the US and China amid fears of collateral damage.
While Turkey backs the HTS regime, Israel is destroying its military capacity and claiming territory – fuelling fears of fragmentation.
Several foreign governments have put out cautious feelers to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham after it toppled Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
The kingdom has signed a slew of deals with Chinese, Indian and Australian companies amid growing interest in its massive mineral reserves.
Turkey and Israel’s ‘uncoordinated battle’ has raised questions about Iran and Russia’s ability to rescue Assad and his regime, analysts say.
Officials are aiming to reach agreements to end the Israel-Gaza war and on Iran’s nuclear programme following the Lebanon ceasefire deal.
While both sides may be looking for a diplomatic off-ramp, serious sticking points remain, analysts say.
Experts predict new laws solidifying military influence will have lasting repercussions for civil liberties and political dissent.
While Israel and India may be ‘happy’ with Trump’s nominees, analysts say they have raised fears of conflict with Iran and regional instability.
Analysts warn both sides are likely to ‘take even more risks’ in the dying days of the Biden administration.
Islamabad is frustrated that New Delhi isn’t keen to resume diplomatic talks over their disputed Kashmir border, analysts say.
The unprecedented escalation has left Iran’s leadership grappling with the potential consequences of retaliation.
Israel and Hamas have not shown any intent to end the war while the Israeli siege in Gaza is set to fuel further militancy, analysts say.
As the Gaza war widens to Lebanon and beyond, Gulf states are reassessing their old security pacts with the West – and ill will towards Iran.
The influx of military hardware is shifting the military balance in the region, potentially undermining fragile peace efforts.
As US ally Israel lashes out at Iranian proxies, a perpetual multi-front conflict that threatens to set the whole region ablaze takes shape.
While the UAE seeks to diversify its tech options, it is unlikely to completely abandon AI collaboration with China, opting for a ‘tech hedging strategy’.
A lack of business activities and poor infrastructure mean the goal of making Gwadar into a shipping hub is unfeasible, analysts say.
