Wed. May 13th, 2026

Year: 2026

Myanmar Civil War To Continue, New Govt Not Keen On Dialogue

It now becomes clear that Aung San Suu Kyi’s refusal to back General Min Aung Hlaing’s bid for Presidency had led to the military coup in February 2021. Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy ( NLD) had swept the parliament polls in late 2021 and was all set to form the government for the second time .

The Iran Trap and the Balochistan Alternative

Washington has never hesitated to work with non-state actors when to do so aligns with its strategic interests. The Kurdish example stands as clear precedent. Yet when it comes to the Baloch who are spread across Balochistan, including in parts of Iran the same logic appears absent

Pakistan and the New Gulf War: Many Agreements, Little Action

For decades, the Pakistani military has served as the “silent guardian” of the Gulf. From supporting Arab countries against Israel in Arab-Israeli wars to helping Arab rehbars in their internal conflicts and, most important, as the protector of holy mosques. However, most significant development came on September 17, 2025, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA).