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Pakistan’s Middle East Diplomacy Is Changing South Asian Power Politics

Pakistan’s Middle East diplomacy is evolving, positioning it as a significant facilitator amid regional tensions, contrasting with India’s more cautious approach. This shift reflects a changing dynamic in South Asian power politics, where Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement has begun to redefine the narrative, challenging India’s long-held strategy and spotlighting its tactical vulnerabilities. Continue reading Pakistan’s Middle East Diplomacy Is Changing South Asian Power Politics

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Rules-Based International Order: Is the Melos Era Returning?

The Melian Ghost: Why Venezuela Signals the End of Global Law In 416 BC, the Athenians delivered an ultimatum to the neutral island of Melos: submit or be destroyed. When the Melians appealed to justice and the gods, the Athenians famously replied that the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must. This cold calculation remains the most honest sentence ever uttered in diplomacy. Today, as we witness the aggressive reassertion of power over sovereignty, that ancient ghost has returned to haunt our modern corridors of power. The erosion of the rules-based international order is no … Continue reading Rules-Based International Order: Is the Melos Era Returning?