Analysis & Opinion
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Pakistan’s Multi-Vector Diplomacy: Balancing Iran, KSA and US Interests
DID Press: As Pakistan’s army chief visits Iran and the prime minister travels to Saudi Arabia, Pakistan is navigating mounting regional pressures in an effort to position itself as a potential mediator amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The overlapping visits by…
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Analysis: Why the Taliban Missed the Chance for Internal Peace in Afghanistan
DID Press: A political analysis argues that the ruling authorities in Taliban squandered a critical opportunity for national reconciliation after taking power in 2021, opting instead for centralized control that deepened political exclusion and long-term instability. The commentary suggests that…
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Sunni–Shia Unity Urged as Essential Safeguard for Muslim World
DID Press: A political commentary calls for stronger unity between Sunni and Shia Muslims, warning that sectarian divisions risk undermining stability across the Islamic world amid ongoing regional conflicts involving Israel, the United States, Iran, and Palestine. The analysis argues…
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Iran at Center of Global Power Shift, Says Analysis
DID Press: Iran is increasingly positioned at the core of what analysts describe as a broader transition in the global order, where escalating conflicts involving the United States and Israel are viewed as part of a wider strategic contest rather…
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UN Consensus in New York, Pressure in Kabul
DID Press: UNSC’s latest update of sanctions listings and the renewal of the monitoring team’s mandate is seen in Kabul as a setback for the Taliban’s foreign policy, underscoring continued international pressure rather than any easing of restrictions. The update…
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3-Front Crisis in Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb and Taiwan May Trigger Oil Shock, Global Power Shift
DID Press: In a rapidly evolving global security landscape, simultaneous geopolitical flashpoints in West and East Asia are raising concerns over a potential structural shift in the international order and global energy markets. Analysts warn that escalating tensions around the…
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Strait of Hormuz Blockade Seen as Strategic Test of US Power Limits
DID Press: Iran is well aware that in asymmetric warfare it does not need to sink US warships; targeting a single Emirati or Qatari oil tanker would be enough for international insurers to label shipping routes as “high risk,” pushing…
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Iran–US Temporary Truce Opens Strategic Window for Energy and Transit Stability in Eurasia
DID Press: A two-week ceasefire between Iran and United States, while appearing to be a short pause in the cycle of tensions in the Middle East, carries broader implications for the countries of Central Asia. The region, which in recent…
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US Ambitions Falter in Negotiations With Iran
DID Press: Diplomacy is not an arena for bargaining over red lines. Standing firm against what is described as excessive U.S. demands—even at the cost of prolonged negotiations—is presented as part of a diplomatic logic centered on safeguarding national interests.…
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Strategic Setback for Washington as Islamabad Talks End Without Breakthrough
DID Press: Inconclusive end of negotiations between Iran and United States in Islamabad once again demonstrated that the gap between the two sides’ demands is far deeper than can be resolved through a single round of dialogue. In this process,…
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