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United States–Iran Negotiations: Outcomes and Future Scenarios

By adminPosted on February 19, 2026Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Region & World, Security, weekly analysisNo Comments

Iran’s return to negotiations with the United States does not merely reflect a tactical adjustment; rather, it appears to be the result of a broader erosion in Tehran’s deterrence-based strategic calculations. The weakening of proxy networks, the attrition of military capacity, increasing international isolation, and the widening state–society divide have collectively raised the costs of sustained confrontation beyond what the Iranian system can comfortably absorb. In this context, renewed diplomacy represents a recalibration driven by structural pressures rather than voluntary strategic transformation.

Trump’s Peace Board: Objectives and Prospects

By adminPosted on February 9, 2026Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Pak-Afghan, Region & World, taliban, weekly analysisNo Comments

The Peace Board established by Donald J. Trump has been publicly presented as an initiative to end the Gaza war and contribute to the resolution of international conflicts. However, an examination of its charter indicates that the Board does not constitute a neutral multilateral international organization, but rather a highly personalized institution under Trump’s direct control.

The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO): The Recent Meeting in Pakistan and the Non-Participation of the Islamic Emirate

By adminPosted on February 3, 2026Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Foreign Policy, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was established to strengthen regional coordination, promote free trade, support regional economic development, and enhance scientific and cultural exchanges. Holding the recent ECO meeting in Pakistan, with the participation of all member states except Afghanistan, indicates that Pakistan is viewed as an important economic partner by other member countries and enjoys a significant level of regional trust. Hosting such meetings also increases Pakistan’s visibility and influence in the region.

Protests in Iran: Origins, Drivers, and Possible Scenarios

By adminPosted on January 20, 2026Posted in Publications, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Foreign Policy, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

The recent protests in Iran, which initially emerged from economic grievances among market traders in response to currency volatility and deteriorating living conditions, rapidly evolved into a broad-based movement with a distinctly political character. This transformation reflects the depth of Iran’s structural discontent…

An Analysis of the United States’ Military Attack on Venezuela

By adminPosted on January 14, 2026Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Foreign Policy, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

The United States’ military action against Venezuela and the unlawful detention of the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, and his spouse constitute, from the perspective of international law, a clear violation of the fundamental provisions of the Charter of the United Nations.

The Tehran Meeting and the Absence of the Islamic Emirate: An Analytical Overview

By adminPosted on December 25, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Foreign Policy, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

The Tehran meeting can be assessed as Iran’s attempt to position itself as one of the key diplomatic reference points for addressing Afghanistan-related issues. A country that has long faced severe Western pressure and relative isolation, Iran appears to have used this initiative to demonstrate its continued capacity to break out of diplomatic isolation and exert influence over regional affairs.

The Significance of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Visit to India

By adminPosted on December 18, 2025Posted in Publications, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Foreign Policy, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

President Putin’s visit to India took place at a highly sensitive moment in global strategic transformation—one shaped by the Ukraine war, Western sanctions, shifts in global energy markets, NATO’s expansion, and the emergence of a new Eurasian political landscape.

Alternative Trade Routes for Afghanistan Beyond Pakistan: Challenges and Solutions

By adminPosted on December 10, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Foreign Policy, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

Although Afghanistan’s trade has long been dependent on Pakistan’s transit routes, the country is not without alternatives. With support from neighboring and regional states that maintain close relations with the Islamic Emirate,

Afghanistan–Pakistan Trade Amid Political Competition: An Economic Analysis of Recent Tensions

By adminPosted on November 27, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Pak-Afghan, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

By: Center for Strategic & Regional Studies Note: Click here for the PDF file of this analysis. ___________________________________________________________________ In this issue: Afghanistan–Pakistan Trade […]

Sudan Through History: Political Transitions, Civil War, and Humanitarian Crisis

By adminPosted on November 22, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Foreign Policy, Region & World, Security, SUDAN, weekly analysisNo Comments

A comprehensive review of Sudan’s political and military trajectory—from independence to the 2019 revolution—demonstrates that the country’s power structure has consistently oscillated among military regimes, partisan elites, and social forces.