Naqi Akbar

Opinion

As Iran’s reformists push a renewed JCPOA amid decapitation strikes, the region faces a new strategic reality. The article weighs domestic unrest and what changes in Iran’s domestic and foreign policy.

Opinion

Iran’s reform movement is digging in for a decisive 30–60 days as US-Iran talks follow a signed MOU. The outcome could reshape regional stability and Iran’s future.

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Pakistan’s federal budget ignites debate, but the article argues the country’s growth strategy remains compromised by an inefficient, national-security-driven model that manages resources over development.

Opinion

An IDF warning to Beirut’s Shia neighborhoods pushes the US and Iran to the brink, halting text exchanges and shifting power toward Iran’s military leadership as Lebanon’s role grows.

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New reporting highlights a split inside Iran as US-Iran negotiations move to Doha. With muted reports of IRGC-linked incidents and stalled JCPOA trust, analysts warn more twists ahead.

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Two months after a US-IDF decapitation campaign against Iran, Pakistan seeks a lasting ceasefire. The article examines how the theocratic system has withstood military pressure and internal challenges.

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As US-Israel tensions with Iran escalate, Gulf investment hubs like Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE face broken infrastructure and a lost stability paradigm. Analysts weigh the hard choices ahead.

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A year after the US-brokered ceasefire, analysts argue Pakistan’s defensive air shield helped prevent escalation. The piece reviews past airpower lessons and urges Iran to rethink defense strategies.

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Negotiations appear stalled as Iran’s supreme leader rules nuclear and missile programs beyond talks, while the US hardens its stance. Analysts warn of rising regional risks and oil-price pressure.

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Pakistan’s efforts to broker peace between Iran and the US face uncertainty as distrust, factionalism, and ongoing attacks hinder negotiations. Türkiye and other players must act before hostilities restart.

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Iran’s leadership shock did not trigger the expected uprising, reshaping regional calculations. The article argues Pakistan faces a narrow diplomatic exit as US, Israel and Gulf states adjust to a lasting Iran.

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Iran’s delegation reportedly refused to attend initial Iran-US talks, citing worsening complications on the Lebanese front. The article weighs mistrust, assassinations, and whether loyalists or reformists prevail.