Analysis
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Observations of an Expat: Special Relationship
The phrase “Special Relationship” was coined by Winston Churchill in postwar triumph. It survives today’s strain. By Tom Arms |…
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Strategic friendship has its price tags
What prompted Pakistan to repay funds to United Arab Emirates so quickly? Islamabad repaid all $3.5B in debt to Abu…
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Observations of an Expat: Energy Security
The world’s main fossil fuel production centers are unstable. As a result, demand is growing to replace oil and gas…
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Observations of an Expat: The Cost
Trump’s War against Iran has upended the world economy. And it has only just begun. By Tom Arms | London …
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From Standoff to Strategic De-escalation
Gulf Crisis: One Step from World War III and the Quiet Triumph of Islamabad Diplomacy Mohammad Ehsan Leghari Recent events…
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Observations of an Expat: Two-State Solution
Neither the US nor Israel can bomb the Palestinian issue out of existence. It only creates recruiting sergeants for future…
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Pakistan: Repaying the UAE Loan
The UAE’s deposit with the State Bank of Pakistan was part of a broader framework of financial support extended by…
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Living in a mad, mad world
Both Netanyahu and Trump are facing elections and both are witnessing dwindling public support because of serious corruption charges. The…
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ME War: Assessing Military Strength
Iran war shifts from rapid military operation to protracted confrontation. Experts say all sides facing increasing pressure, as stockpiles being…
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Observations of an Expat: War Powers
America’s NATO allies are—according to Donald Trump—”cowards” for failing to join his war in Iran. By Tom Arms | London …
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