Humans need to act, as AI agents scheme in the digital shadows.
It’s Time to Rein in Lethal AI Drones
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War & Peace
Pakistan’s “Fresh” Proposals to End Iran-U.S. Conflict
Opening the Strait of Hormuz has become the number one U.S. goal.
The New Cold War of Rocks vs. Chips
The two major superpowers have asymmetric super powers.
Thoughts About the “A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight” President
Iran may be today, but who knows what tomorrow will bring.
The Mecca Accord: A View from Islamabad
For Pakistan, the Accord offers strategic depth, diplomatic flexibility, and a hedge against Indian-Israeli convergence.
The Mecca Pact Wasn’t Built to Corner Iran
And Iran doesn’t see it as a threat.
Is Donald Trump Good for the Korean Peninsula?
North Korea ultimately prefers the predictability of Russia and China to the unreliability of the United States.
A “Pacific-First” Reality Check
Why the Pentagon’s strategic retreat was inevitable.
Another Blow against Pax Americana
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey are smart enough to know not to rely so much on the United States anymore.
The Mecca Defense Accord: A Muslim NATO?
Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia all have long-festering feuds with their neighbors.