Fahad Abbas
Research Assistant
Issue Brief on “Constrained Strategic Hedging: Russia’s Role in the 2026 Iran Conflict”
The 2026 conflict between Iran and the U.S.–Israel alignment marks a shift from a primarily regional confrontation to a broader geopolitical crisis with implications...
Issue Brief on “The Economic and Security Fallout of U.S. Sanctions on Iran: Assessing...
For many years, U.S. sanctions against Iran have been a key component of Washington’s foreign policy, particularly after Tehran’s nuclear programme became a major...
Issue Brief on “Assessing the Impact of Russia’s Recognition of the Taliban on Pakistan’s...
In August 2021, the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan after the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO forces, ending two decades of Western-backed governance. Since...
Issue Brief on “The U.S. Role in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: From Support to Security...
Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 triggered a prolonged geopolitical confrontation with Ukraine, significantly altering regional security dynamics. However, on February 24, 2022, the...
Issue Brief on “EU and China Economic Cooperation: Opportunities and Challenges”
The EU and China have seen significant growth in their economic cooperation. Both countries are major global trading partners and work together on various...
Issue Brief on “The Russia-Ukraine Conflict and its Impact on Global Energy Markets”
Russia’s coercive annexation of Crimea in 2014 ignited a conflict with Ukraine, marking a key change in regional stability. While many see this act...