Maj Gen HRM Rokan Uddin (Retd) The signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan on 7 August 2026 marks one of the most significant developments in the evolving security architecture of the Middle East and the wider Muslim world. Signed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President … More The Makkah Alliance: A Landmark in Regional Geopolitics
Maj Gen HRM Rokan Uddin (Retd) The war between the United States and Iran, which began on February 28, 2026, with US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on day one, has entered one of its most volatile stretches yet. Speaking at the NATO summit in Ankara on Wednesday, President Trump declared that … More Ceasefire Collapses: The Middle East Faces an Uncertain Future
— Brigadier General (Retd) HRM Rokan Uddin, psc, PhD Just as the 12-day war between Iran and Israel began to settle, new tensions have flared. Iran has alleged that the United States is using so-called “diplomatic proposals” as a cover for military preparations. According to Iran’s state media, a senior government official claims they have … More Iran-Israel: A Ticking Time Bomb
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