Human Rights

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye forge new geopolitical axis

The Mecca Pact, a formal agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, marks a strategic pivot in global power politics, extending Pakistan's security role westward and raising questions about the implications for energy security, counter-terrorism efforts, and human rights.

Middle East

Iran’s Iraq Strategy in the Crosshairs

As US-Saudi strikes against Iranian personnel in Iraq signal a deliberate effort to curb Iran's regional reach, the implications for regional stability and Iraqi sovereignty are dire.