Rutte Says Europe “Got the Message”
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday that European allies have “gotten the message” from U.S. President Donald Trump…
U.S. Troop Cut in Germany Puts Europe’s Defence Burden in Focus
The United States’ decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany has renewed pressure on Europe to strengthen its own defence…
King Charles and the Living Charter: Why Magna Carta Still Matters
When King Charles speaks of duty, restraint, and the moral obligations of power, he does more than echo the ceremonial…
What Trump Risks by Selling Out Taiwan
When Donald Trump sits down with Xi Jinping, the stakes extend far beyond the ceremonial optics of a summit. If…
A Disciplined Recalibration of American Foreign Policy
By taking a step back and examining the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP)…
Pakistan’s Bid for Relevance Meets Iran’s Distrust
Pakistan’s latest attempt to position itself at the center of US-Iran diplomacy is beginning to look less like statecraft and…
Pakistan as Peacemaker? The Munir Doctrine, Praetorian Decay, and the Limits of Chameleon Diplomacy
When Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s aircraft touched down in Tehran in April 2026, the diplomatic commentariat of three continents…
The UN at a Crossroads and America’s Leverage
From my vantage point as a transatlantic analyst observing the evolving relationship between Washington and multilateral institutions, the latest congressional…
The problem with Pakistan as a peace broker
Pakistan was always an improbable choice as a peace broker. The expectation that Islamabad could translate access into outcomes has…
Islamabad Failed, the Gulf Endures: Rethinking US–Iran Diplomacy
In the early hours of Sunday, April 12, 2026, US Vice President JD Vance descended the steps of Serena Hotel…
