West Asia opinion articles provide expert analysis and commentary on politics, economy, and social issues across the region. This section explores diverse perspectives, helping readers understand the factors shaping West Asia’s landscape.
The Indian Ocean has traditionally played crucial role in shaping the geopolitical environment of South Asia. The region sits astride one of the world’s most vital maritime spaces, through which nearl...
The prolonged dispute over the Dorra gas field, known in Tehran as “Arash”, clearly reflects the complex geopolitics of the Middle East. In my view, this is not merely a disagreement over ...
Contemporary discourse of liberalism – manifested through globalization, international financial institutions, global governance, human rights and democracy – is a new face of rule-based c...
When New Delhi placed the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance in April 2025, the impact was not limited only to political and diplomatic corridors. It immediately shaped how people in both countries...
Over the years, Pakistan’s nuclear program has transformed into a multidimensional national asset; from looking after Pakistan’s security needs vis-à-vis India to simultaneously offering valuable deri...
Deterrence in South Asia has repeatedly been tested, largely as a result of India’s evolving doctrines and its willingness to use force under the nuclear umbrella. New Delhi’s reliance on proxy wars, ...
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, accompanied by First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva and their daughter Leyla Aliyeva, visited the Alley of Honors on Thursday to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the pa...
The political advocacy in Washington about resumption of the nuclear testing is more than technical necessity of the United States. Rather, it is a political argument that foregrounds US’ recognition ...
Saudi Arabia, as the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and birthplace of Islam, positions itself as the eminent leader of the wider Muslim world. Iran, by contrast, presents itself as the champion not...
The war in Gaza is no longer just a local tragedy it is a shockwave shaking the entire Middle East. From the crowded streets of Amman to the strategic ports along the Red Sea, one truth is undeniable:...