The Architecture of Insecurity by Ahmed E. Souaiaia, Ph.D. * Abstract The emerging defense alignment among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye marks a significant development in the evolving security architecture of the Middle East and South Asia. This article examines the strategic logic, internal contradictions, and potential limitations of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (The Read more
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In a striking illustration of instrumentalism and moral fluidity, a recent 60 Minutes segment aired by CBS News introduces the world to Ahmed al-Sharaa — a man once buried in the shadows of terrorism, now stepping into the light of political legitimacy. Just decades ago, al-Sharaa was a senior member of al-Qaeda who went by Read more
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Speculation increased about the summit that took place between the Turkish and Russian presidents in Sochi about what the two leaders had agreed upon, especially since the summit took place behind closed doors and did not include the presence of any additional officials from the two parties, although Turkish intelligence chief Hakan Fidan was among Read more
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