Washington, July 4 (IANS) China has been using Pakistan as a strategic conduit to advance its interests. The recent defence deal between Pakistan and the Libyan National Army, involving 16 JF-17 fighter jets, training aircraft and a broader military package worth more than $4 billion, illustrates how Beijing can expand its defence footprint while avoiding direct criticism, a report has stated. The deal has drawn condemnation for potentially weakening the United Nations arms embargo on Libya, esc…
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Washington, May 14 (IANS) The diplomatic strain between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) appears to be more than a minor setback, with the damage to the bilateral partnership now increasingly seen as enduring. The trust that once underpinned the relationship, based on the expectation of Pakistan’s support for Abu Dhabi during critical moments, appears to have eroded, a report has highlighted.According to the US-based think tank, Middle East Forum, the UAE has long supported Pakistan…
Washington, March 27 (IANS) India’s balanced and pragmatic approach amid the evolving geopolitical landscape in the Middle East is likely to deepen its strategic partnership with Israel. According to a report in the US-based think tank ‘Middle East Forum’, over the past three decades, India’s strategic partnership with Israel has grown steadily and evolved from limited diplomatic interactions into a robust security and technology relationship. Mutual concerns over terrorism, regional instabi…
Washington, Dec 27 (IANS) Pakistan’s labour corridor to the Persian Gulf, marked by isolated compounds and informal religious networks, serves as a breeding ground for radicalisation and transnational recruitment, combining sectarian influences with worker vulnerabilities, a report said on Saturday. It added that returnees reinforce Pakistan’s terror ecosystems like Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan and Lashkar-e-Taiba, while onward migrants through Turkey-Balkans or Libya routes create blind spots in E…
Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) The Middle East and Africa are emerging as key pillars as India expands its global interests and outreach amid rising trade uncertainties and renewed tariff pressures from the United States, a report said on Friday. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman reflects India’s integrated strategic approach to the Middle East, Africa, and the Indian Ocean. Rather than treating these regions in isolation, New Delhi is responding to thei…