In late August 2003, the Six-Party Talks began, involving South and North Korea, the US, China, Japan, and Russia, aimed at denuclearizing North Korea. This diplomatic initiative underscores the complex interplay of global power dynamics and the pivotal roles of emerging and established powers in shaping the geopolitical landscape.
The resurgence of the Taliban in Afghanistan following the U.S. withdrawal in 2021 has far-reaching consequences for regional security and global geopolitics. Iran, India, Pakistan, and Central Asian states are grappling with heightened threats of extremism, terrorism, and instability. The Taliban’s governance poses severe challenges, and its impact reverberates across the entire South Asian region.
The haunting valleys of Kashmir, where global jihad has intensified local conflicts, revealing a complex history marked by political maneuvers and territorial disputes since the 1947 partition. This essay explores how global jihadist movements have woven into the local fabric, complicating peace efforts.