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Nepal Gen Z

Nepal’s Gen Z Government Faces a High-Stakes Test

Nepal’s Gen Z government is not just an experiment in youth-led politics—it is a high-stakes test of whether disruption can evolve into governance. The same streets that once roared with revolutionary energy can just as easily erupt again in frustration. If this new leadership fails to translate momentum into meaningful change, the cycle of instability will repeat itself

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India’s defence

India’s set to Become Significant Player in Global Arms Market

India’s deepening defence ties with both the United States and the European Union are particularly significant. India’s designation as a “Major Defence Partner” by the US and the ongoing development of a long-term defence cooperation framework highlight the strategic convergence between the two countries. Similarly, the recent EU–India Security and Defence Partnership signals Europe’s recognition of India as a key player in maintaining regional and global stability

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GCC countries

Shaken Shields: Turning Point for Gulf States (Part II)

The emerging framework is likely to be more complex and less centralised. It may involve a mix of external partnerships, regional cooperation, and internal capacity building. It will also require a different mindset, one that accepts uncertainty as a constant factor.

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US President Donald Trump met Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan's Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir

Pakistan Demonstrates its Geopolitical Importance in the World Order

This night was not about grandstanding; it was about results. Pakistan leveraged decades of ties with the U.S., deep cultural and geographic connections to Iran, and strong Gulf partnerships to create a channel no one else could. In an era of multipolar tensions, where flashpoints can ignite global crises, Islamabad showed it can convene, de-escalate, and deliver where others could not.

The One Big Beautiful Bill is Bountiful and Beastly

On July 4, President Donald J Trump signed his signature piece of domestic legislation, the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB).