Decline of Proxy Politics in the Middle East
The Middle East has long been characterized by a complex web of proxy conflicts that have shaped the strategic, political, and economic contours of the region. For decades, states have leveraged non-state actors, ideological movements, and indirect interventions to project influence without engaging
Saudi–Pakistan Strategic Futures Amid Regional Flux and Global Pressures
As the first half of 2026 unfolds, the Saudi–Pakistan partnership stands at a critical inflection point defined by converging geopolitical tensions, economic pressures, technological ambitions, and social dynamics. The regional security environment has become increasingly volatile due to escalating drone attacks in Yemen,