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Poonam Sharma The meteoric rise of Zhang Guoqing—from a young engineer in the trenches of Tehran’s arms markets to the high-walled corridors of the Zhongnanhai—is a story that mirrors China’s own transition from a regional player to a…

Poonam Sharma The Middle East is once again standing on the edge of a dangerous escalation. As the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies, new reports suggest that Iran may be playing a complex and risky diplomatic game—publicly…

Poonam Sharma China’s annual political gathering, known as the “Two Sessions,” is usually a carefully choreographed event. Held in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People near Tiananmen Square, the meetings of the National People's Congress and…

Poonam Sharma The United States has reportedly strengthened its naval presence in the Gulf by sending a third aircraft carrier to the region, a move that underscores growing tensions between Washington and Tehran. The deployment has drawn…

Poonam Sharma The world is watching with bated breath as the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran enters its tenth day. What began on February 28 with the targeted assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has now spiraled…

Poonam Sharma The resonance of heavy silence in the Oval Office is usually a precursor to a storm. President Donald Trump sat across from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the air wasn't just thick with the usual diplomatic tension—it was…

Poonam Sharma The recent statement by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, offering apologies to neighboring countries for missile attacks and vowing a cessation of hostilities "unless attacked from there," marks a pivotal moment in the…

Poonam Sharma As tensions across West Asia continue to escalate, Iran has indicated a conditional willingness to abandon its nuclear programme if the United States presents what it describes as a “satisfactory alternative offer.” The…

Poonam Sharma  Modern warfare is increasingly defined not just by technology but by arithmetic. In a potential conflict between the United States and Iran, the decisive factor may not simply be which side has the most advanced weapons, but…

Poonam Sharma As tensions flare in West Asia and rhetoric intensifies across capitals, the debate has spilled into Indian streets and drawing rooms. Protests in parts of India condemning actions against Iran’s leadership have triggered…