(By Khalid Masood) Introduction: When the Sky Turns Against You On March 25, 2003, a wall of sand—brown, choking, and absolute—slammed into the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division as it advanced toward Baghdad. Visibility dropped to less than 50 meters. Fine grit infiltrated rifle mechanisms, clogged tank treads, and jammed the switches on communication gear….
(By Khalid Masood) Deep inside the fortified national command centers of Washington, Jerusalem, and Tehran, the same maps glow on screens—but the strategies drawn upon them could not be more different. Missiles arc across the sky, proxy militias shift positions, and diplomats burn the midnight oil. Yet, despite sharing the same battlefield, the United States,…
(By Quratulain Khalid) I. Introduction: The Gap Between Rhetoric and Reality In the glossy brochures of New Delhi’s propaganda machine, India is portrayed as an emerging superpower—a “Vishwaguru” (World Teacher) destined to lead the Global South. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government frequently touts a $4 trillion economy, digital supremacy, and military self-reliance. Yet, in mid-March…
(By Khalid Masood) I. Introduction: The Paradox of Israeli Military Power For decades, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has cultivated an aura of invincibility. Propagated through Western media and reinforced by swift victories in the 20th century, the narrative of Israeli military supremacy has become a cornerstone of the state’s deterrence strategy. However, as 2026…
(By Khalid Masood) I. Introduction In the midst of heightened regional tensions during March 2026, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) found itself at the centre of a geopolitical storm. Following a series of unprecedented missile and drone attacks attributed to Iranian forces, anxiety rippled through the Emirates’ vast expatriate community. Images of intercepted projectiles lighting…
(By Khalid Masood) In the high-stakes arena of international diplomacy, silence is often louder than a press conference. This week, the world witnessed a striking contradiction: while Washington hinted at “significant progress” in de-escalating tensions with Tehran, Iranian officials categorically dismissed the claims as “psychological warfare” and a “bluff.” To the casual observer, it looks…
(By Khalid Masood) In the volatile landscape of the Middle East, few issues spark as much debate as the presence of United States military bases across Arab nations. From the airfields of Qatar to the naval hubs of Bahrain, the American footprint is unmistakable. To supporters, these installations are a vital shield—a deterrent against aggression…
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction: The Quiet Coup In the world of geopolitics, there are two ways to make headlines.Method A: Shout loudly, move troops, and break things.Method B: Invite everyone over for tea, close the door, and whisper until everyone agrees to stop shouting. Recently, Pakistan chose Method B. While the world was busy watching…
(By Khalid Masood) Updated: 24 March 2026 The Announcement: A Tactical Pause US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he has ordered the Pentagon to postpone all military strikes targeting Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a five-day period. The delay, posted via Truth Social, was framed as contingent on the “success of…
(By Khalid Masood) 1. Introduction The Middle East security architecture has undergone significant transformation since the early 2020s. The normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab states, the evolving nuclear threshold status of Iran, and the shifting priorities of the United States toward great power competition have created a volatile equilibrium. In early 2026, following…
