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Tom Hussain
Tom Hussain is an Islamabad-based journalist who has spent his 35-year career covering South Asia and the Middle East.
Washington’s assessment comes as Pakistan aims to balance its relations with the US and China amid fears of collateral damage.
While Turkey backs the HTS regime, Israel is destroying its military capacity and claiming territory – fuelling fears of fragmentation.
Several foreign governments have put out cautious feelers to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham after it toppled Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
The kingdom has signed a slew of deals with Chinese, Indian and Australian companies amid growing interest in its massive mineral reserves.
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Turkey and Israel’s ‘uncoordinated battle’ has raised questions about Iran and Russia’s ability to rescue Assad and his regime, analysts say.
Officials are aiming to reach agreements to end the Israel-Gaza war and on Iran’s nuclear programme following the Lebanon ceasefire deal.
While both sides may be looking for a diplomatic off-ramp, serious sticking points remain, analysts say.
Experts predict new laws solidifying military influence will have lasting repercussions for civil liberties and political dissent.
While Israel and India may be ‘happy’ with Trump’s nominees, analysts say they have raised fears of conflict with Iran and regional instability.
Analysts warn both sides are likely to ‘take even more risks’ in the dying days of the Biden administration.
Islamabad is frustrated that New Delhi isn’t keen to resume diplomatic talks over their disputed Kashmir border, analysts say.
The unprecedented escalation has left Iran’s leadership grappling with the potential consequences of retaliation.
Israel and Hamas have not shown any intent to end the war while the Israeli siege in Gaza is set to fuel further militancy, analysts say.
As the Gaza war widens to Lebanon and beyond, Gulf states are reassessing their old security pacts with the West – and ill will towards Iran.
The influx of military hardware is shifting the military balance in the region, potentially undermining fragile peace efforts.
As US ally Israel lashes out at Iranian proxies, a perpetual multi-front conflict that threatens to set the whole region ablaze takes shape.
While the UAE seeks to diversify its tech options, it is unlikely to completely abandon AI collaboration with China, opting for a ‘tech hedging strategy’.
A lack of business activities and poor infrastructure mean the goal of making Gwadar into a shipping hub is unfeasible, analysts say.
Israel is looking to force Hezbollah to drop its demand for an end to the Gaza war as a precondition to cease border attacks, analysts say.
With more than US$97 billion pledged, the UAE’s economic strategy is up against China’s ambitions – while the US and EU also seek influence.
Through Gulf backchannels, Iran has avoided a direct clash with Israel despite the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
PM Shehbaz Sharif said a series of rebel attacks in Balochistan province aimed to sabotage Belt and Road Initiative projects.
Iran and its allies are expected to calibrate retaliation against Israel over the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, analysts say.
Violent clashes in Balochistan highlight the challenges facing China’s Belt and Road Initiative investments in Pakistan.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned of “severe punishment” for Israel over Haniyeh’s death.
Analysts expect Iran’s reformist president-elect to steer Tehran towards re-engagement with the West, in a boost for its Beijing ties.
Israel is set to embark on the largest single annexation of Palestinian land ever by seizing territory in the Jordan Valley.
China’s warning that further investment hinges on an improved security situation likely acted as a catalyst, analysts say.
There are signs the kingdom is weighing loosening alcohol restrictions to unleash a tourism gold rush.
Sweeping reforms that ‘echo aspects’ of Southeast Asia’s development empower women and the young – and bewilder older conservatives.
