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Pakistan’s Courts And The Limits Of External Legal Narratives – OpEd

When domestic legal disputes in Pakistan begin to be argued through international opinion pages, the line between legal process and

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Eurasia Review

Saima Afzal

Islamabad’s Bid To Bridge US-Iran Tensions Draws Regional Support – OpEd

Islamabad is positioning itself at the center of an emerging diplomatic space created by escalating conflict between the United States,

31.03.2026 2

Eurasia Review

Saima Afzal

Afghanistan’s Militant Network And The Growing Threat To Regional Security – OpEd

Since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan (2021), Afghanistan’s security landscape has undergone a structural shift from fragmented insurgency to a

30.03.2026 2

Eurasia Review

Saima Afzal

Afghanistan’s Security Narrative Gap: Humanitarian Claims And Operational Realities – OpEd

Since the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, the claim of having restored “security” has remained central to their

26.03.2026 6

Eurasia Review

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The Strategic Case for US-Pakistan Climate Cooperation

The Strategic Case for US-Pakistan Climate Cooperation
26.03.2026 9

The National Interest

Saima Afzal

From Crisis State To Workforce Leverage: Pakistan’s Strategic Recalibration – OpEd

For decades, Pakistan has been viewed primarily through the lens of crisis: the Afghan war, counterterrorism cooperation, IMF bailouts, India-Pakistan

28.02.2026 20

Eurasia Review

Saima Afzal

Taliban Governance And The New Arc Of Regional Insecurity – OpEd

Afghanistan’s human rights crisis has not simply persisted under Taliban rule; it has settled into structure. What first appeared as

25.02.2026 9

Eurasia Review

Saima Afzal

Exclusion Of Minorities Is A Ticking Bomb For Taliban – OpEd

For more than four decades, Afghanistan has endured repeated attempts to impose political stability from the center of power in

20.02.2026 6

Eurasia Review

Saima Afzal

Afghanistan’s Structural Crisis: Recalibrating The Centralized State – OpEd

More than three years after the Taliban’s return to Kabul, Afghanistan remains politically frozen, economically isolated and strategically...

19.02.2026 10

Eurasia Review

Saima Afzal

Pakistan In Vienna: Multilateral Diplomacy And The Politics Of Nuclear Legitimacy – OpEd

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Vienna on 15-16 February 2026 was not simply another ceremonial stop in Europe. It

18.02.2026 8

Eurasia Review

Saima Afzal

Reko Diq and the Emerging Geopolitics of Critical Minerals

16.02.2026 8

The National Interest

Saima Afzal

Beyond Withdrawal: Afghanistan’s Emergence As A Regional Terror Hub – OpEd

The United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban’s return to power were widely described as the end of a

11.02.2026 10

Eurasia Review

Saima Afzal

Governing Through Law: The Taliban’s Architecture Of Coercive Statecraft – OpEd

Since the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban regime has been rigorously introducing laws and reforms to consolidate its control

08.02.2026 7

Eurasia Review

Saima Afzal

Islamabad Mosque Attack Signals Renewed Regional Instability – OpEd

On 6 February 2026, a suicide bombing struck a Shia imambargah on Islamabad’s southeastern outskirts during Friday prayers, killing more

07.02.2026 10

Eurasia Review

Saima Afzal

Balochistan’s Unfinished Conflict: Geography, Grievance And The Limits Of Force – OpEd

Balochistan rarely captures sustained international attention unless violence erupts. When it does, the province is often reduced to a narrow

06.02.2026 9

Eurasia Review

Saima Afzal

What’s The Significance Of Kazakh President’s Visit To Pakistan? – OpEd

(Eurasianet) — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s state visit to Pakistan, which concluded February 4, reflects a quiet but...

06.02.2026 10

Eurasia Review

Saima Afzal

India’s Indus Gamble: How Water Is Becoming a Strategic Weapon in South Asia

16.01.2026 10

The National Interest

Saima Afzal

Transforming Pakistan’s Minerals into Strategic Economic Growth

13.01.2026 10

The National Interest

Saima Afzal

Forging Trade And Connectivity: Pakistan-Uzbekistan’s Emerging Strategic Alliance – OpEd

The bilateral relationship between Pakistan and Uzbekistan has steadily evolved into a strategically significant partnership, shaped by shared...

08.01.2026 10

Eurasia Review

Saima Afzal

Beyond Doha: Taliban Betrayals And The Strategic Revival Of Global Jihadist Networks – OpEd

After taking over Kabul in August 2021, the Taliban assured the regional and international community that they would not only

24.11.2025 9

Eurasia Review

Saima Afzal

Pakistan-UAE Rail Partnership Signals New Era In Regional Connectivity – OpEd

Pakistan’s Minister of State for Railways and Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani met with a UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure

14.10.2025 9

Eurasia Review

Saima Afzal

Climate Change and the Indus Basin: A Growing Risk Multiplier

11.09.2025 10

The National Interest

Saima Afzal

Pakistan, Afghanistan, And China Forge Unbreakable Alliance For Regional Unity And Progress – OpEd

From 19 to 21 May 2025, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar undertook a three-day official visit to China at

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Saima Afzal

Afghanistan’s Security Dilemma Under The Taliban Rule – OpEd

On 30th January 2025, the US Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) released its quarterly report that has highlighted

07.02.2025 10

Eurasia Review

Saima Afzal

Pakistan’s Strategic Role In Afghanistan: Navigating Challenges And Opportunities – OpEd

The relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan has always been tense, complicated, and ambiguous. Pakistan considered Afghanistan as a natural ally

24.01.2025 10

Eurasia Review

Saima Afzal