Khalid Masood
Former Pakistan Army Officer, Student of Geo-Politics
& Public Relations. Writer & Digital Creator

In the grand theater of global affairs, geopolitics writes the script, but public relations delivers the performance. While nations jostle for influence through military alliances, trade routes, and territorial claims, their real power often lies in how the world perceives their intentions. A missile test can shake borders, but a well-timed speech or viral narrative can redraw minds. Public relations becomes the soft weapon of hard politics—shaping global opinion, masking aggression as diplomacy, and turning regional ambitions into stories of national pride. In today’s interconnected world, it’s no longer enough for a country to act powerful—it must also appear righteous, progressive, and justified. Thus, geopolitics fuels the strategy, but PR spins the story the world believes.
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Modi’s China Debacle Exposed: How General Naravane’s Memoir Reveals Cowardice at the Top
(By Khalid Masood) The controversy surrounding former Indian Army Chief General M.M. Naravane’s memoir, titled Four Stars of Destiny, has erupted into one of the most significant political storms in India’s Parliament in recent months. As of February 10, 2026, the book remains unpublished, having been submitted for mandatory government
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Modi’s China Debacle Exposed: How General Naravane’s Memoir Reveals Cowardice at the Top
(By Khalid Masood) The controversy surrounding former Indian Army Chief General M.M. Naravane’s memoir, titled Four Stars of Destiny, has erupted into one of the most significant political storms in India’s Parliament in recent months.

Japan’s Landslide Election Victory: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Triumph and the Dawn of a Hard-Line Era
On February 8, 2026, Japan witnessed one of the most decisive electoral outcomes in its postwar history. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) stormed to victory in the snap House of Representatives election,

The Epstein Saga Is Far from Over: Insights from the 2026 DOJ Files on Global Elite Impunity
(By Faraz Ahmed) 1. Introduction On 30 January 2026, the United States Department of Justice released one of the largest document dumps in recent history: approximately 3.5 million pages, more than 2,000 videos, and 180,000

Is Basant 2026 Pakistan’s Modern “Bread and Circuses”?
(By Quratulain Khalid) As I write this from Lahore on February 8, 2026, the final day of Basant, the city’s rooftops are still dotted with colorful kites cutting through the afternoon sky. Laughter echoes from

India’s Dilemma in Dealing with the USA: Balancing Gains, Dependencies, and Autonomy
(By Khalid Masood) India faces a significant dilemma in its dealings with the United States, particularly crystallized by the interim trade framework announced in early February 2026 between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald

Tragedy in the Capital: The Islamabad Masjid Bombing and Pakistan’s Unbreakable Resolve Against Terrorism
(By Quratulain Khalid) Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un. On the afternoon of Friday, February 6, 2026, a place of worship turned into a scene of unimaginable horror. At Khadija-Tul-Kubra Imambargah in Tarlai Kalan, on

The Expiration of New START: Nuclear Race Risks and Realities in 2026
(By Khalid Masood) On February 5, 2026, at midnight GMT, the Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms—commonly known as New START—officially expired. This event marks a profound shift

Kashmir Solidarity Day: Pakistan’s Unwavering Support for the Kashmiri Cause
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction Tomorrow, February 5, 2026, Pakistan will observe Kashmir Solidarity Day (Yaum-e-Yakjehti Kashmir) as a nationwide public holiday. At exactly 10:00 AM, the entire country—from bustling Lahore streets to remote areas in

Pakistan’s Bold Stand: Why Boycotting the India Match in T20 World Cup 2026 is Principled and Necessary
(By Faraz Ahmed) In the high-stakes world of international cricket, few events generate more excitement, revenue, and raw emotion than an India-Pakistan clash. These matches transcend sport—they become symbols of national pride, historical rivalry, and

India-US Trade Deal 2026: Tariff Cut to 18% Hits Pakistan’s Exports
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction On 2 February 2026, in a development that unfolded with remarkable speed, US President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that the United States and India had reached a bilateral trade

China’s Electrostate Ascendancy: Leading the World into a Clean, Electrified Future
(By Mohsin Tanveer) In the evolving landscape of global energy and geopolitics, a new paradigm has emerged: the “electrostate”. Unlike traditional petrostates reliant on finite fossil fuels for power and influence, an electrostate harnesses abundant,

Basant 2026: Lahore’s Skies Reclaim Color – A Joyful Revival or a Risky Gamble?
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) As of February 1, 2026, the streets of Lahore are alive with anticipation. Kite shops have opened their doors, vendors hawk bundles of colorful paper and cotton string, and social media buzzes

Pakistan’s Resolute Triumph Over India-Backed Fitna al-Hindustan Onslaught in Balochistan
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction: From Coordinated Terror to Decisive Victory On January 31, 2026, starting around 3:00 AM local time, Fitna al-Hindustan (FAH) terrorists—primarily the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA)—launched a brazen, multi-site offensive across

U.S.-Iran Escalation: Brinkmanship, Nuclear Ultimatums, and the Shadow of War
(By Quratulain Mahnoor) As tensions in the Middle East reach a fever pitch in late January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued stark warnings to Iran: negotiate a nuclear deal swiftly or face consequences

Asymmetric Trade Shocks: How India’s EU Deal and US Tariffs Reshape Pakistan’s Export Landscape Across Key Sectors
(By Faraz Ahmed) The conclusion of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on January 27, 2026, during the 16th India-EU Summit in New Delhi marks a pivotal moment in global trade dynamics. Dubbed the

US Military Build-Up Near Iran in January 2026: Deterrence, Threats, and the Shadow of Escalation
(By Khalid Masood) In late January 2026, the United States has significantly bolstered its military presence in the Middle East, centering on the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to waters near

Security and Displacement: The Human Impact in Tirah
(By Quratulain Khalid) Introduction The Tirah Valley in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber District has once again become a symbol of the fragile intersection between security operations, civilian vulnerability, and administrative preparedness. Long shaped by militancy, counterterrorism

Shifting Global Alliances: Is Trump’s Trade Aggression Signaling the End of U.S. Unipolar Dominance?
(By Khalid Masood) In the first weeks of 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump has returned to the White House with an intensified version of his signature “America First” playbook. Tariff increases on long-standing allies such

26 January: India’s Republic Day of Pride vs. Kashmir’s Black Day of Oppression
(By Quratulain Khalid) Introduction: The Stark Contrast of 26 January Every year on 26 January, India stages a spectacular display of military power and national pride in Delhi. Tanks rumble down wide avenues, fighter jets

Decoding Pakistan’s Entry into the Board of Peace – Opportunities, Criticisms & Geopolitics
(By Faraz Ahmed) Pakistan’s formal accession to the U.S.-led Board of Peace (BoP) on Gaza—formalized at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22, 2026—represents one of the more intriguing foreign policy moves by

Sky47 Launch: A Strategic Leap Toward Pakistan’s Cloud and AI Sovereignty
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) The launch of Sky47, Pakistan’s largest domestically hosted cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure platform, represents a consequential development in the country’s digital and strategic evolution. While framed publicly as a technology

The West Turns Toward China in January 2026: Western Pragmatism in a Post-American Order
(By Faraz Ahmed) In the space of just one week in mid-January 2026, three prominent Western leaders delivered powerful endorsements of closer ties with China, marking what many observers are calling a diplomatic hat-trick for

Trump’s Golden Dome: America’s Ambitious Missile Shield – Vision, Reality, and Global Ripples
(By Khalid Masood) Trump’s Golden Dome represents one of the most ambitious and contentious defence initiatives of the second Trump administration. Announced via Executive Order 14186 in January 2025 as the “Iron Dome for America”

Poland’s Defiant Pakistan Outreach: Exposing India’s Diplomatic Pressure in the 2026 Jaishankar-Sikorski Spat
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) The recent diplomatic exchange between India and Poland on January 19, 2026, in New Delhi has exposed underlying tensions in their otherwise improving bilateral relationship. Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and

China’s Rise as the “Electrostate”: Dominance in Electrification, AI, Critical Minerals, and Global Influence
(By Khalid Masood) In the evolving global energy and technological landscape of 2026, a profound divergence is reshaping power dynamics. While the United States under the Trump administration leans heavily into fossil fuel production—positioning itself

The Greenland Crisis: NATO’s Military Committee Convened Amid Transatlantic Fracture and Arctic Power Plays
(By Khalid Masood) The Greenland Crisis of early 2026 has thrust NATO into its gravest internal challenge since the Cold War, pitting U.S. President Donald Trump’s revanchist ambitions against European allies’ defense of sovereignty. Triggered

Mass Protests in America: The Free America Walkout and the Fight for Democratic Norms in Trump’s Second Term
(By Khalid Masood) As of January 19, 2026—the eve of what organizers hope will become one of the most disruptive days of civic action in recent U.S. history—tens of thousands have already pledged to participate

Davos 2026 and the Fractured International Order
(By Quratulain Khalid) Introduction: Davos in a Changed World The World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos has long been regarded as a symbolic meeting point of global consensus—a place where political leaders, corporate executives, policymakers,

Blackmail in the Arctic: Trump’s Tariff Ultimatum Over Greenland and the Fracturing of the Transatlantic Alliance
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction: An Extraordinary Ultimatum On the evening of January 17, 2026, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social a declaration that sent shockwaves across the Atlantic. He announced that the United States

Who is Reza Pahlavi? The Exiled Son of Iran’s Last Shah in the Spotlight of Recent Unrest
(By Khalid Masood) Reza Pahlavi, born on October 31, 1960, in Tehran, Iran, is the eldest son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, and Empress Farah Diba (Farah Pahlavi). As the heir

Modi’s China Debacle Exposed: How General Naravane’s Memoir Reveals Cowardice at the Top

Japan’s Landslide Election Victory: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Triumph and the Dawn of a Hard-Line Era

The Epstein Saga Is Far from Over: Insights from the 2026 DOJ Files on Global Elite Impunity

Is Basant 2026 Pakistan’s Modern “Bread and Circuses”?

India’s Dilemma in Dealing with the USA: Balancing Gains, Dependencies, and Autonomy

Tragedy in the Capital: The Islamabad Masjid Bombing and Pakistan’s Unbreakable Resolve Against Terrorism

The Expiration of New START: Nuclear Race Risks and Realities in 2026

Kashmir Solidarity Day: Pakistan’s Unwavering Support for the Kashmiri Cause

Pakistan’s Bold Stand: Why Boycotting the India Match in T20 World Cup 2026 is Principled and Necessary

India-US Trade Deal 2026: Tariff Cut to 18% Hits Pakistan’s Exports

China’s Electrostate Ascendancy: Leading the World into a Clean, Electrified Future

Basant 2026: Lahore’s Skies Reclaim Color – A Joyful Revival or a Risky Gamble?
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