Trump’s Pakistan policy likely to land US in geopolitical turbulence

IANS | August 11, 2025 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has announced a new agreement for joint development of Pakistan’s oil reserves, hailing it as a “significant beginning” to a long-term energy partnership. However, in the end, the US may find itself investing in a partnership that yields little energy, less loyalty, and a great deal of geopolitical turbulence, according to an article posted on 'Directus', an online platform based in Greece.

Incentivising infiltration: The US military's dangerous bet on Pakistan

IANS | August 10, 2025 5:57 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) As the Middle East approaches a new boiling point, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) finds itself at the heart of an escalating geopolitical storm - from defending Israel against Iranian missile barrages to containing the reach of Chinese influence across the Indian Ocean. In this high-stakes arena, operational clarity and strategic trust are non-negotiable. Yet, CENTCOM’s recent embrace of Pakistan—underscored by the award of the prestigious Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) to CENTCOM Commander General Michael Kurilla—raises troubling questions about the judgment guiding America’s military partnerships.

Pakistan's all-weather friend China is its biggest defence exporter

IANS | August 10, 2025 5:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) As the geopolitical situation witnesses a turbulent phase with ongoing wars between Russia and Ukraine, and Israel and Palestine, the tense situation in the Middle East and Europe, the situation in the South Asian region is witnessing an era which could have serious repercussions for the security of the region.