regional security
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Government
Crisis Group: Pakistan Faces High-Stakes Test in Middle East Diplomacy
DID Press: Pakistan is seeking to leverage its ties with Iran, the United States, and China to facilitate a ceasefire and open negotiations between Washington and Tehran, but the effort carries significant political, security, and economic risks, according to a…
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Afghanistan
ISIS-K: Pakistan’s Pressure Tool and Emerging Security Threat in South Asia
DID Press: Recent reports of drone activity targeting alleged Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K) hideouts along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border have renewed concerns over the group’s growing role as a major security threat in South Asia. ISIS-K, considered one of the most…
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Economy
Red Sea Tensions Escalate as Saudi Tanker, US Base Come Under Attack
DID Press: Regional tensions intensified after a Saudi oil tanker was reportedly attacked in the Red Sea, while explosions were reported near a US military facility in Bahrain and missile alerts were triggered across parts of Saudi Arabia. Saudi sources…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Urges SCO to Press Taliban on Counterterrorism Commitments
DID Press: Pakistan has urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to press the Taliban authorities to fulfill their counterterrorism commitments, arguing that lasting regional peace and economic development depend on addressing security threats it says originate from Afghanistan. Speaking at…
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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
SCO, CSTO Hold Joint Border Security Meeting in Pakistan
DID Press: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) held a joint border security meeting in Pakistan, with officials calling for closer regional coordination to address emerging security threats. According to a statement from the…
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Military
Middle East Sees Wave of Reported Attacks as Regional Tensions Escalate
DID Press: Reports of missile strikes, explosions, and maritime incidents emerged across the Middle East on Tuesday, with local media and security sources claiming attacks on shipping near the United Arab Emirates, U.S. military facilities in Jordan, Qatar, and Bahrain,…
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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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Government
Turkey Urges Iran and US to Resume Diplomatic Talks
DID Press: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has called for the resumption of diplomacy between Iran and the United States, warning that continued tensions between the two sides could threaten regional stability and security. Speaking to Qatar’s television network during…
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