Category: Political
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Section 2: Deterrence — The Doctrine of “Limited Strikes” and the High-Stakes Game
By Maleksabet Ebrahimi Despite the intensity of missile and drone attacks, along with the downing of multiple aircraft on both sides, India and Pakistan are still operating below the threshold of military action that could trigger a full-scale war or the deployment of nuclear weapons. Since 2019, India has revised its defence strategy by adopting a policy…
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Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV’s Perspective on the Middle East, Iran, the U.S., and Israel An Article by Maleksabet Ebrahimi On May 8, 2025, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, ascended to the papal throne. With a strong background in serving the poor and promoting social justice, he is expected to support dialogue, mutual…
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Possible Scenarios in the India–Pakistan Conflict in the Near Future
Photo by jan abellan on Unsplash ▪ Scenario One:Temporary and Unstable Tension Management (Most Likely)With intervention from the United States and China, both India and Pakistan may engage in rhetorical de-escalation. Official diplomatic ties are unlikely to be severed, but their shared borders will remain tense and militarized for an indefinite period. The Kashmir crisis will persist as a…