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Videos, opinions and analyses In English/Urdu on geopolitics, religious and ideological issues.
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The Unexpected Implications Of The Iranian-Saudi Rapprochement For Pakistan
The Unexpected Implications Of The Iranian-Saudi Rapprochement For Pakistan By Andrew Korybko The Iranian-Saudi rapprochement presents Pakistan with some unexpected challenges that it arguably would have been in a much better position to deal with had last year’s post-modern coup not… Read More ›
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Yemen’s Trifurcation Is Arguably A Fait Accompli
Yemen’s Trifurcation Is Arguably A Fait Accompli By Andrew Korybko The formalization of Yemen’s de facto trifurcation into an Iranian-backed North Yemen and a federalized South Yemen that preserves Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s existing “spheres of influence” in the East… Read More ›
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Interpreting The Appointment Of A US-Sanctioned General As China’s New Defence Minister
Interpreting The Appointment Of A US-Sanctioned General As China’s New Defence Minister By Andrew Korybko There are many other officials with similar meritocratic credentials as General Li Shangfu’s for leading the People’s Liberation Army at this crucial moment in International Relations… Read More ›
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The US Has Nobody To Blame But Itself For China Mediating The Iranian-Saudi Rapprochement
The US Has Nobody To Blame But Itself For China Mediating The Iranian-Saudi Rapprochement By Andrew Korybko US grand strategy is predicated on the zero-sum pursuit of maximizing its power at others’ expense, which everyone in the international community finally realized… Read More ›
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Mutual Iranian-Saudi Perceptions Must Change In Order To Sustain Their Rapprochement
Mutual Iranian-Saudi Perceptions Must Change In Order To Sustain Their Rapprochement By Andrew Korybko The example set by their leaders in approving last week’s rapprochement should inspire everyone below them to do their part in helping their historic reconciliation every step… Read More ›
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It’s Unlikely That The US And Mexico Will Ever Meaningfully Cooperate Against The Cartels
It’s Unlikely That The US And Mexico Will Ever Meaningfully Cooperate Against The Cartels By Andrew Korybko The present state of bilateral ties is mutually disadvantageous for the vast majority of their populations and each country’s objective national interests. Failing to… Read More ›
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The Chinese-Mediated Resumption Of Iranian-Saudi Ties Is A Remarkable Development
The Chinese-Mediated Resumption Of Iranian-Saudi Ties Is A Remarkable Development By Andrew Korybko This remarkable development removes one of the most destabilizing factors in regional security for decades, the Iranian-Saudi rivalry, which was exploited by the US to divide-and-rule West Asia…. Read More ›
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Kiev’s Security Chief Is Freaking Out That A Growing Number Of Ukrainians Want Peace
Kiev’s Security Chief Is Freaking Out That A Growing Number Of Ukrainians Want Peace By Andrew Korybko It’s been very difficult for observers to get accurate information out of Ukraine ever since Zelensky exploited Russia’s special operation over the past year… Read More ›
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On The Empowerment Of Women
On The Empowerment Of Women By Dr Maqsood Jafri The world is celebrating Women’s Day. Some friends have asked me to give my opinion on this sensitive issue. Very briefly, I would like to comment that in retrogressive and traditional… Read More ›
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UN Observing First International Day To Combat Islamophobia Is A Significant Development
UN Observing First International Day To Combat Islamophobia Is A Significant Development: Dr Fai By Our Special Correspondent New York – Today, (March 10, 2023) the United Nations observed the First International Day to Combat Islamophobia. It was chaired by… Read More ›
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