(By Quratulain Khalid) I. Introduction: A Capital Under Pressure Islamabad is not traditionally viewed as a crossroads of global diplomacy. Yet in April 2026, Pakistan’s capital has become the focal point of what may be the most consequential peace process of the decade. Senior Iranian and American delegations are seated across the table from one…
(By Khalid Masood) On February 28, 2026, the Middle East entered a new and dangerous phase of conflict when the United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against Iran. What began as reported preemptive actions quickly escalated into exchanges of fire across borders and into multiple countries. President Donald Trump described the operation as…
(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 far more severe than previous actions. In a Truth Social post on January 28, Trump declared, “Hopefully Iran will quickly…
(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 Iran. President Donald Trump has described this as a “massive armada” positioned to act with “speed and violence” if necessary,…
