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.
India is rapidly advancing its nuclear energy program. Holtec International, a US nuclear company recently announced plans to build 200 Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in India. Most components and asse...
The International AI Safety Report 2026 represents the second major global assessment of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, particularly General-Purpose Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), and...
On February 26, 2026, Azerbaijan commemorates the 34rd anniversary of the Khojaly genocide, one of the most tragic events of the Karabakh conflict. On the night of February 25–26, 1992, the Azerbaijan...
The missile attacks against the American military bases in the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain are indicative of Tehran trying to support its deterrence concept, however, it brings new anxieties to Strategic s...
The 2026 National Defense Strategy represents a sharp change in 50 years of United States arms control and non-proliferation policy. An ontological change in the management paradigm of multilateral tr...
Pakistan’s sudden rise to prominence on the world stage is a phenomenon that warrants attention and analysis. The country’s strategic location, geopolitical significance, and bold diplomat...
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...