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.
On June 21, 2025, Narendra Modi spoke to hundreds of thousands of people in Visakhapatnam, holding a mass yoga session to mark the International Day of Yoga. Spreading across the globe, there was a ve...
In today’s fast-changing world, power is no longer only about military strength or economic dominance. Countries are increasingly judged by how they are seen and understood by people across the globe....
Pakistan is blessed with a highly valuable maritime domain, including a continental shelf of approximately 50,000 square kilometers, the deep seaport of Gwadar, rich natural resources, a 200-naut...
India’s defence ties with Israel and reliance on Israeli weapons creates a commitment trap where, if not for strategic congruence, an operational linkage is indeed taking place may raise concerns with...
Iran is countering the US-Israel mutual aggression by counter-force posturing at the strait of Hormuz. The strategic objective is to mount the pressure of disrupted global economy on United States wit...
The United States of America, the sworn beacon of democracy and the champion of human rights has served as the world’s hegemon for the better part of three decades. But the cracks in that hegemony are...
Autonomous systems are playing an increasingly important role in the changing character of modern warfare. They have evolved from simple reconnaissance tools into force multipliers that accelerate dec...
The world will not only be watching football in 2026. It will be watching the United States. Every stadium, every crowd, and every decision will become part of a larger narrative about power, identity...
In January 2026, as demonstrations swept Iran, a hashtag started trending on X, #FreeThePersianPeople. It seemed to be the true voice of an agitated people in need of change to the common eye. The onl...
The escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have once again exposed the fragility of global energy supply chains—but for Pakistan, this disruption may represent something far more consequentia...