Geopolitics
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Afghanistan
From Backer to Enemy — How Pakistan Turned on the Taliban
DID Press: Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban administration have shifted from decades of strategic cooperation to growing public confrontation, reflecting Islamabad’s diminishing influence over the movement it once regarded as a cornerstone of its regional security strategy. For more…
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Analysis
Jordan Faces Defining Test as Gaza War Reshapes Regional Order
DID Press: The war in Gaza has evolved beyond a military confrontation into a defining geopolitical crisis, placing Jordan at the intersection of regional public opinion, the Palestinian cause, and the United States’ security architecture in the Middle East. The…
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Analysis
Iran-US Standoff Reshapes Middle East Security Order
DID Press: More than four decades after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the confrontation between Iran and the United States has evolved into one of the world’s most complex geopolitical rivalries, extending far beyond political and ideological differences to encompass military,…
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Analysis
Arab-Pakistan Security Ties Raise New Regional Questions
DID Press: Growing security cooperation between Pakistan and the Arab Gulf states has intensified debate over whether Islamabad could become part of a broader strategy to increase pressure on Iran from its eastern frontier as regional tensions continue to escalate.…
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Government
Russia, North Korea Accuse US of Driving Global Security Tensions
DID Press: Russia and North Korea have accused the United States and its allies of being the primary drivers of worsening security conditions in Northeast Asia and beyond, according to a statement issued by Russia’s Foreign Ministry following talks between…
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Government
Israeli Base Plan in Somaliland Raises Stakes in Rivalry With Turkey
DID Press: Israel’s reported plans to establish a major military base in Somaliland could reshape the security landscape of the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, while potentially challenging Turkey’s strategic military presence in the region. According to intelligence…
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Analysis
When Politics Takes Football Hostage: The Final That Became a Battlefield of Narratives
DID Press: The 2026 World Cup final was more than a football match. For many observers, it evolved into a symbol of competing political narratives, with the result interpreted through the lens of broader geopolitical rivalries rather than sport alone.…
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Government
Atwan: Israel Faces Strategic Attrition and Gradual Collapse
DID Press: Arab political analyst Abdel Bari Atwan says Israel has entered a phase of strategic attrition that could lead to gradual collapse, arguing that recent regional confrontations have exposed growing military and political vulnerabilities. Atwan said Israel is experiencing…
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Government
The Atlantic: Iran Dictated the Course of the War
DID Press: The Atlantic has argued that Iran seized the strategic initiative during the conflict, while the Trump administration failed to achieve its objectives and lost control over the course of events. In its analysis, the US magazine said President…
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Government
Kremlin: NATO’s Designation of Russia as a Threat “An Aggressive Move”
DID Press: Kremlin has described NATO’s decision to characterize Russia as a threat as an “aggressive move,” saying Moscow will continue strengthening its capabilities and pursue its current policies in response. Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Kremlin, told the Russian…
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