Ahmed A Shahbaz
Shifting sands: Iranian attack on Israel challenges West Asia’s power dynamics
Iran’s April 14th attack on Israel was its first direct strike and the maiden one from another country for Tel Aviv after the Arab-Israel war.
Bangladesh’s “India Out” movement gaining momentum amid global recession
Amid a global recession, the “India Out” campaign, which aims economic self-sufficiency by boycotting neighbouring India’s commodities, has gained momentum in Bangladesh, especially after the controversial general elections.
South Africa vs Israel at ICJ: A moral triumph amid Gaza’s struggle for justice
South Africa wins a legal battle against Israel at the ICJ, accusing it of genocide in Gaza. While the court lacks enforcement power, the ruling exposes the plight of Palestinians and challenges biased narratives. Can this be a turning point for accountability?
Abraham Accords: What will be the consequences of Bahrain severing ties with Israel?
The recent Israel-Palestine crisis is restructuring the 2020 Abraham Accords, which had implications for oil pipeline routes and defence deals, but now seems to be disintegrating as we see the Gulf engaging in a multifaceted diplomatic venture.
Saudi-Emirati soft power surge amid Russia-Ukraine crisis
Saudi Arabia and the UAE strategically navigate the Russia-Ukraine conflict, aiming to bolster their soft power influence. These Gulf states’ increasing aid, mediation, and trade efforts showcase their commitment to multipolarity and growing influence on the world stage.
The Uyghur persecution: Facts, fiction and propaganda
The internet is full of stories about purported Chinese atrocities on Uyghur Muslims. Is China really persecuting them? What’s the fact and what’s fiction?
Who is Qasem Soleimani and what did he stand for?
Who is Qasem Soleimani? The Iranian general killed by the US imperialism was a man who single-handedly orchestrated the defeat of the ISIS in Iraq and Syria