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World map with Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan highlighted in green as members of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement.

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After the Midterms: Can the Makkah Pact Defuse the Iran Crisis?

As Washington and Tehran weigh renewed confrontation after the US midterms, Lamiaa Sharaf examines the regional mediation effort led by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan.

By Lamiaa Sharaf · 6 min read · 2d ago

White flag of Afghanistan’s Islamic Emirate flying outside the Afghan Embassy in Moscow beneath a blue sky.

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Pakistan’s Implied Position Towards Russian-Afghan Relations Is Illogical

Andrew Korybko argues that Moscow and Islamabad interpret the Taliban’s role in regional security in sharply different ways, with the dispute carrying implications for Central Asia.

Andrew Korybko · 3d ago · 3 min

Graphic accompanying Andrew Korybko’s article on Russia, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

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Korybko To Amir Jahangir: Russia Won’t Place Pakistan’s Interests In Afghanistan Above Its Own

Andrew Korybko responds to Amir Jahangir’s “Moscow’s Afghan blind spot”, arguing Russia will put its own interests in Afghanistan first without seeking to worsen ties with Pakistan.

Andrew Korybko · 5d ago · 4 min

A masked militant raises a finger in front of a black jihadist flag.

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Assessing The Veracity Of Pakistani Media’s Claim That Afghanistan Is Plotting An ISIS-K Psy-Op

Andrew Korybko argues that reports of an Afghan ISIS-K provocation may themselves be a Pakistani psy-op aimed at Russian–Afghan ties.

Andrew Korybko · 9d ago · 4 min

Graphic showing the flags of Pakistan and Russia divided by a jagged crack.

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Pakistan Would Do Well To Avoid A Second Proxy War With Russia In Afghanistan

Andrew Korybko argues that a misreading of Russia–Taliban ties could draw Pakistan into a dangerous regional escalation.

Andrew Korybko · 13d ago · 7 min

$Illustration showing Pakistan’s flag and the Taliban flag separated by a jagged fracture.$

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Pakistan’s Latest Proxy War On Afghanistan Risks Destabilizing Central Asia

Andrew Korybko argues that reported Pakistani support for armed anti-government groups in Afghanistan could destabilise Central Asia and affect Russia’s interests.

Andrew Korybko · 15d ago · 3 min

The Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2024.

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What’s Really Behind The Coup In Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?

Andrew Korybko examines the emergency rule imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the risks of repeating Pakistan’s East Pakistan tragedy.

Andrew Korybko · 26d ago · 3 min

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir pictured together against the Pakistani flag

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Five Thoughts About Pakistan’s Rapid Mission Creep In The Yemeni War

Andrew Korybko examines the risks and possible rewards of Pakistan’s expanding military role around the Yemen war.

Andrew Korybko · 29d ago · 3 min

Russian official Sergey Naryshkin meets Afghan officials in Kabul with the Afghan flag behind them

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What’s The Future Of Russian-Afghan Military Cooperation?

Andrew Korybko examines how expanding Russian-Afghan military ties could reshape Moscow’s relationship with Pakistan and the fight against ISIS-K.

Andrew Korybko · 32d ago · 3 min

Composite of the Powerus delegation with Pakistan Army leadership, including a group photograph and a handshake meeting scene.

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The Powerus paradox: Pakistan's US drone bet came after an India counter-drone licence

A regulatory filing shows Powerus had already licensed its Guardian interceptor technology for exclusive manufacture and commercialisation in India before Islamabad announced a new unmanned-systems relationship with the US company.

Adil Raja · 46d ago · 8 min