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Uneasy Allies

For decades, West Asia has operated on a simple assumption: when Washington and Jerusalem stand together, their adversaries have little room to manoeuvre.

Push Back

The swift collapse of the Trump administration's proposed anti-weaponisation fund is significant for reasons that extend far beyond the fate of a single programme.

Beyond Hormuz

The geopolitical shock created by the Iran conflict is forcing countries far beyond West Asia to confront an uncomfortable reality: energy security can no longer be built around a single region, a single route or a single set of political assumptions.

Justice Rekindled

The arrival of Tahawwur Rana on Indian soil marks a turning point in the protracted quest for justice following the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

Tactical Retreat

In a surprising shift, US President Donald Trump has hit the brakes on a broad wave of new tariffs, opting instead for a 90-day pause that has sparked both celebration and scepticism across global markets.

Britain announces further support package for Ukraine

Britain on Friday announced a 450 million British pound (about 589 million US dollars) "surge of military support" for Ukraine as it co-hosted a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group with Germany in Brussels.