Opinion | With Trump, Taliban Gets A Familiar Face In Washington

Kabir Taneja | Friday November 08, 2024

While Trump's gaze is not expected to land in this part of geography anytime soon-including on Bagram-his presidency will be a test for the Taliban's political and diplomatic acumen.

Opinion | Who - And What - Will Fill The Vacuum In Iran's Resistance Axis?

Kabir Taneja | Friday October 04, 2024

History is littered with examples of how non-state militant actors, driven by ideology, are easily able to bulldoze their way to power before regional or international consensus-led political alternatives even start materialising.

Opinion | Pager Attacks: What Next For Hezbollah?

Kabir Taneja | Wednesday September 18, 2024

In the short term, if not tactically, Israel has been managing to secure at least psychological victories against Hezbollah and its ilk.

Opinion | Why The Killing Of Hamas Chief Haniyeh Is Shocking But Not Unexpected

Kabir Taneja | Friday August 02, 2024

Regional tensions are expected to remain significantly high in the days to come as Iran and its proxies decide upon a response.

Opinion | What's Behind Saudi Arabia's Silence On Gaza? An Image Makeover

Kabir Taneja | Friday May 10, 2024

Despite Saudi Arabia's growing clarity on the war in Gaza and Israeli actions, the past seven months have been something of a balancing act for the Kingdom.

Opinion | Middle East Is Becoming A Nuclear Tinderbox, Thanks To A Dead Deal

Kabir Taneja | Wednesday April 17, 2024

The impact of US President Donald Trump's erroneous decision to withdraw from the JCPOA deal in 2015 was multi-layered. Beyond diplomacy and realpolitik, the issue of Iran's nuclearisation threatens to become more uncontainable than ever.

Opinion: How Hamas, Taliban Are Gaining From Russia-China's Growing Influence

Kabir Taneja | Monday March 11, 2024

Amid an increasingly divisive narrative of "us versus them (West)", both Russia and China have reoriented their risk assessments about more volatile geographies and issues

Opinion: Iran's Strikes In Pak Reveal Islamabad's Strategic Collapse

Kabir Taneja | Wednesday January 17, 2024

Iran's missile strikes in Pakistan showcase Islamabad's strategic collapse, Tehran's widening tactical challenge.