(By Khalid Masood) In June 2025, the snow-capped peaks of Calgary, Canada, framed a pivotal gathering of global leaders at the 51st G-7 Summit, a forum born from economic necessity yet tasked with navigating today’s geopolitical storms. The Group of Seven—comprising the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the European Union—has…
(By Khalid Masood) The Israel-Iran conflict, a volatile fault line in Middle Eastern geopolitics, has exposed a troubling hypocrisy in Western media coverage. Despite Israel’s unprovoked airstrikes deep inside Iranian territory—targeting sites near Isfahan and Tehran in April 2024 and June 2025, killing scientists, military commanders, and civilians—outlets like CNN, BBC, and Reuters have consistently…
(By Khalid Masood) In Rise and Kill First: The Secret History of Israel’s Targeted Assassinations (2018), Israeli investigative journalist Ronen Bergman pulls back the curtain on one of the most secretive facets of Israel’s national security apparatus: its use of targeted killings to neutralize perceived threats. Hailed as a New York Times bestseller and winner…
(Khalid Masood) On June 14, 2025, Washington, D.C., pulsed with patriotic fervor as the United States commemorated the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army’s founding. Established by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, the Army—born as the Continental Army—has stood as the nation’s “sword and shield,” defending liberty through centuries of valor and…
(By Khalid Masood) As Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz amidst its intensifying conflict with Israel in June 2025, the world stands on the precipice of a potentially catastrophic disruption to global energy flows. The Strait, a narrow but vital maritime chokepoint, is not just a regional water-body – It is a jugular…
(By Khalid Masood) As Israel wages a perilous war against Iran in June 2025, its internal security apparatus, the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency, ISA), stands at a pivotal juncture. The abrupt departure of director Ronen Bar, amid allegations of politicization, and the appointment of Major General David Zini as his successor, signal a seismic…
(By Khalid Masood) In the summer of 2025, the United States, long a beacon of democratic ideals, finds itself at a crossroads, roiled by a grassroots movement dubbed “No Kings.” On June 14, millions gathered at 2,000 sites nationwide, their voices rising in defiance of what they perceive as an imperial presidency, emboldened by a…
(By Khalid Masood) On the night of June 12-13, 2025, Israel unleashed Operation Am KeLavi, a brazen aerial assault on Iran’s nuclear facilities, military bases, and leadership, killing 78, including commanders Mohammad Bagheri and Hossein Salami, and injuring 329. Over 200 Israeli jets, led by F-35I Adir stealth fighters, pierced Iran’s skies, exploiting Mossad’s covert…
Why and How Iran Failed to Respond or Shoot Down Israeli Fighter Jets? (By Khalid Masood) On the night of May 7, 2025, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) delivered a stunning rebuke to India’s arrogance, shredding the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) myth of invincibility during Operation Sindoor. With long-range PL-15E missiles and JF-17 Block III…
(Khalid Masood) In the fiery crucible of May 2025, India dared to challenge Pakistan’s resolve with Operation Sindoor, a reckless salvo of missiles and drones aimed at crushing our spirit. Yet, from the ashes of this unprovoked aggression, Pakistan emerged unbowed, its skies defended, its honor intact, and its enemies humbled. India’s former National Security…
