Kosovo’s unique case a shining example in international relations
June 12 marks Kosovo’s Liberation Day of 1999, which — together with Independence Day on Feb. 17, 2008 — constitutes one of the two most significant national commemorations for my people and...
Russian War against Ukraine: False Narratives and Facts
I will be diplomatic from the outset: Dawn’s report on the briefing given by the Russian ambassador to Pakistan (20 May 2026) leaves a mixed impression. The text reads less like an...
Iran’s missile diplomacy and its collapse of credibility
As indirect negotiations between Iran and the US drift without any sign of a resolution, Tehran’s continued missile and drone strikes against Kuwait and Bahrain expose a pattern that is increasingly difficult...
Demand to expand the Abraham Accords is premature
On the face of it, there is nothing fundamentally wrong with US President Donald Trump’s wish — more precisely, his demand — for more Middle Eastern countries to join the Abraham Accords....
What now for Germany after humiliating UNSC defeat?
In last week’s elections for the nonpermanent members of the UN Security Council, the stunning loser was Germany, a major European power and the world’s third-largest economy. Berlin failed to win one...
Georgia shifting away from the West and toward Iran
When it comes to Iran’s attempts to exert influence around its neighborhood, one understandably thinks of the Middle East. Since the 1979 revolution that brought the Islamic Republic to power, Iran has...
World Environment Day: Earth’s climate warnings keep growing louder
World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5, should be considered one of the most important international platforms when it comes to raising awareness about the environment and mobilizing collective action.
The Historic Election Marks A Major Step In Ethiopia’s Political Maturity
Ethiopia, as a nation with a remarkable centuries-old history, diverse civilizations, and an unyielding legacy of independence, has achieved a critical milestone in political maturity. While my country's formal engagement with modern...
We test medicines for side effects. Why not technology?
Every medicine comes with a warning label. Before a new drug reaches the public, it must pass years of testing. Researchers examine not only whether it works but also whether it causes...
Netanyahu now more dangerous than ever
If elections are normally times of celebration, either for retaining successful governments or for renewing politics with new faces and ideas, the forthcoming general election in Israel instead inspires a mixture of...