Af-Pak clashes: A point of no return

    Dr Waiel Awwad

    A sudden flare-up along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, marked by cross-border firing, expulsions and diplomatic recriminations, is rarely an isolated incident. Rather, such episodes are symptomatic of deeper structural tensions that have accumulated since 2021, when the Taliban returned to power after the abrupt withdrawal of US forces and the abandonment of vast quantities of materiel. The current skirmish, therefore, speaks to historical grievances, domestic politics, regional competition, and competing strategic visions for South and Central Asia.

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    Red Lines crossed, a region on the brink

    Dr Waiel Awwad

    As the smoke clears from the US airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, the world stands at a geopolitical crossroads, anxiously anticipating Tehran’s response. The strikes—unprecedented in their scope and timing—have triggered a wave of uncertainty across West Asia, the Middle East, and beyond

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     Why U.S. & Israel May Use Tactical Nuclear Weapons Against Iran: Dr. Waiel Awwad Explains

    Dr Waiel Awwad

    Get the latest updates on the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, Donald Trump’s bold statements, and the US’s direct involvement. Join Aayesha Varma and West Asia strategist Dr. Waiel Awwad as they analyse nuclear risks, global oil impacts, and the roles of Russia, China, and the G7. Discover what’s at stake for Netanyahu, Khamenei, and the Middle East. Don’t miss this in-depth discussion on potential World War Three scenarios and the future of regional security.

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