The Islamabad attack was intended to spread fear and division. Instead, it has reinforced solidarity and cooperation
The tragic suicide bombing in Islamabad in February 2026 was yet another painful reminder that terrorism remains a persistent threat to peace and stability in South Asia. The attack, widely condemned as barbaric and inhumane, not only targeted innocent lives but also sought to undermine Pakistan’s hard-earned gains against extremism. In the immediate aftermath, messages of solidarity...
Apparently, the most rational course of action for the United States may be a "hit and see" approach
The concentration of US military forces in the Persian Gulf has sparked discussions about the possibility of a new military operation against Iran. International relations are difficult to predict. However, the development of the situation can be viewed as a set of alternative scenarios. A military operation is one of them.
Zamir Ahmed Awan:
Attack on Iran: A Gamble that U.S. Cannot Afford...
Russia and India will likely have to exercise strategic patience again—a quality they both possess in abundance
Self-sufficiency in Russian-Indian relations has become commonplace over the nearly eighty years of their history. Both countries are major players in global politics. It is difficult for outside players to influence their political trajectory. This was the case during the Cold War, when the USSR contributed to the strengthening of the Indian state. It was the same after the Cold War...
On January 21, 2026, a roundtable discussion titled “The Situation in the Middle East: Risks of Military Escalation Around Iran” was held at the Izvestia Multimedia Information Center
On January 21, 2026, a roundtable discussion titled “The Situation in the Middle East: Risks of Military Escalation Around Iran” was held at the Izvestia Multimedia Information Center.
During the discussion, experts examined the risks of direct military escalation involving the United States and Israel, as well as...
On January 21, 2026, a roundtable discussion titled “The Situation in the Middle East: Risks of Military Escalation Around Iran” was held at the Izvestia Multimedia Information Center
On January 21, 2026, a roundtable discussion titled “The Situation in the Middle East: Risks of Military Escalation Around Iran” was held at the Izvestia Multimedia Information Center.
During the discussion, experts examined the risks of direct military escalation involving the United States and Israel, as well as...
Astro-securitization has turned the cosmos into a chessboard of power, but one who holds the winning move remains an enigma
The twenty-first century is characterized by the incessant aspiration of states to enhance influence and accumulate prowess in the military, political, economic, and technological spheres. It is intrinsically linked with the exploration of outer space for strategic purposes, to fulfill the national security objectives of states. Being an essential medium of power and progress...
An attack on Iran would not bring security to the Middle East; it would bring chaos
For the past several weeks, the possibility of a military attack on Iran has dominated political debate, media coverage, and strategic calculations across West Asia. Whether such an attack has been delayed, postponed, or quietly shelved remains unclear. What is clear, however, is that any military action against Iran—by Israel, the United States, or both—would not be a limited or contained event. It would unleash...
The opening of a sizable U.S. consulate in Erbil represents a strategic shift in Trump's approach to Iraq, one that places a higher priority on long-term diplomatic influence concentrated in more stable geographic regions than on direct military engagement
In an initiative that goes beyond conventional diplomacy, the United States opened a sizeable consulate building in Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, on Wednesday, December 3. This opening has significant political and security ramifications...
On December 8, 2025 the International Information Agency “Rossiya Segodnya” press center hosted the RIAC roundtable titled “Syria: New Government’s First Year Results”
On December 8, 2025 the International Information Agency “Rossiya Segodnya” press center hosted the RIAC roundtable titled “Syria: New Government’s First Year Results”. Experts discussed the situation in the country one year after the change of government and the evolving roles of Russia, US, Türkiye, and Israel. Special attention...
No clear-cut global order is in sight in the near term, but India-Russia ties are suited for any kind of world order that eventually develops
As the India–Russia Strategic Partnership marks its 25
th
year, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India for the 23
rd
Annual Summit—his 10
th
visit to New Delhi. Countries around the world watched closely, as the visit came at a moment when global geopolitics may well be on the verge of significant change, for better or for worse.
Alexey Kupriyanov:...
