Military
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Afghanistan
Russia Moves to Consolidate Taliban Power Through Military-Technical Cooperation Deal
DID Press: A newly signed military-technical cooperation agreement in Moscow between Sergey Shoigu, Secretary of the Russian Security Council, and Mullah Yaqoob Mujahid, Taliban’s Defense Minister, signals a notable strategic shift in Russia’s approach toward Kabul. The agreement reflects a…
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Analysis
Internal Strain Reported in Pakistan Security Forces in Border Regions
DID Press: Recent reports from Pakistan’s tribal areas and Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province indicate growing internal strain within security forces, with mass resignations among police personnel in Bajaur and attempted departures by soldiers in Bannu. The Pakistani military has long…
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Government
NYT: Iran Air Defenses Forced Pause in Trump Strike Plans
DID Press: The New York Times, citing Pentagon officials, reports that Donald Trump partially delayed additional strikes on Iran due to growing concerns over Tehran’s expanding air defense capabilities. According to the officials, Iranian commanders have analyzed the flight patterns…
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Government
Asim Munir: Pakistan Will Not Retreat Against Propaganda War and Terrorism
DID Press: Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has declared that the country’s armed forces will firmly confront terrorism and what he described as “propaganda warfare” aimed at undermining national stability and development. During a visit to Quetta in…
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Government
India Warns Pakistan of ‘Severe Consequences’ Over Support for Militancy
DID Press: India’s army chief has issued a sharp warning to Pakistan, saying continued support for militant groups could trigger serious consequences and a tougher military response from New Delhi. Upendra Dwivedi made the remarks during a security meeting in…
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Analysis
Pakistan: A Mediator Without Leverage
DID Press: Pakistan is attempting to present itself as a mediator between Iran and US, but the on-the-ground and political realities of the war indicate that these efforts are not only ineffective, but also place Islamabad in a fragile and…
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Government
Ideological Rift in Persian Gulf: UAE Figure Launches Blunt Critique of Wahhabism
DID Press: Tensions between Saudi Arabia and UAE—previously visible across political, military, and economic arenas—have taken on an ideological dimension following sharp criticism of Wahhabism by a figure close to the UAE leadership. Abdulkhaleq Abdullah, a political scientist and informal…
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Economy
Beijing–Tehran Strategic Alliance Deepens Across Economy, Military, and Intelligence in West Asia
DID Press: According to renowned journalist Pepe Escobar, Iran has emerged as a central geopolitical node in the evolving multipolar world order, playing a pivotal role not only in regional dynamics but also in the strategic calculations of major powers.…
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Government
US, China to Open Direct Military Communication Channels
DID Press: Following a meeting between senior US and Chinese defense officials in Malaysia, the two countries have agreed to establish direct communication channels between their armed forces to prevent potential conflicts and manage crises—a move that could open a…
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Government
China Expels US Destroyer from Waters Near Huangyan
DID Press: China’s military says it has expelled the U.S. Navy destroyer Higgins from what it claims are its territorial waters near Huangyan Island in the South China Sea. China’s military has expelled the U.S. destroyer Higgins that illegally intruded…
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