China may face additional challenges in areas that Washington considers threatening to its interests. The US is likely to remain the dominant player in the Arab Gulf States in the future.... View More

The US-China tech war has entered the Gulf region, which is already rife with varied tensions. Washington’s success in G42 and the KAUST reflects the level of its influence as well as an allure to its advanced technology.... View More

Thus, despite the U.S. sanctions on dual-use technologies, Pakistan needs to advance its indigenous ballistic and cruise missile production within the precincts of credible minimum nuclear deterrence.... View More

This has led to the intensification of tensions in the China-Philippines relations and the loss of a conducive atmosphere for bilateral talks. Therefore, the SCS tensions look set to continue to be intensified in the future.... View More

Iran's influence and projection of power may get a boost in the Middle East, if Israel doesn't respond in a big way.... View More

To conclude, transforming Saudi Arabia’s and Pakistan’s ties into a comprehensive strategic partnership would be advantageous for both nations and favorable for the entire region.... View More

A joint China-Pakistan counterterrorism strategy is needed to deal with the common threat. Besides, Islamabad needs to engage Iran and Russia to combat Daesh’s violent spree.... View More

Thus, the self-restraint of all claimants and external actors and the resumption of peace talks between China and the Philippines are needed more than ever. It is imperative that the Philippines stops its provocations and returns to the dialogue track.... View More

Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs are viewed by a few countries as threatening across the region and beyond. Therefore, the advances in these programs could cause a horizontal proliferation in the area.... View More

The development of MIRV ballistic missiles boosts the nuclear arms race and also increases the temptation for a first strike between India and Pakistan. Thus, MIRV development is detrimental to strategic stability in South Asia.... View More