Pradeep Mahaur

Two Pieces of News, One Common Thread In today’s complex world, global events may seem disconnected on the surface. But sometimes, two unrelated news stories can reveal a deeper, interconnected reality. Let’s examine two recent headlines: 1.     Spain and Slovenia Call for EU Sanctions on Israel Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, along with Slovenian PM Robert Golob, urged the European Union to impose an arms embargo on Israel, suspend trade relations, and sanction individuals over Israel’s actions in Palestine. This call comes as both countries mark one year since they formally recognized Palestine as a state. 2.     India Exports Rocket Launchers to Israel At the same time, NIBE Limited, an Indian defense manufacturer, received a major export order worth $17.52 million from a top Israeli technology firm. The order includes Universal Rocket Launchers with a range of 300 kM/190 Miles—technology developed for the global market. These two pieces ...

An Unfolding Alliance in Plain Sight In a calculated yet controversial diplomatic overture, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared his country’s unwavering support for Iran’s peaceful nuclear ambitions. In an exclusive interview with IRNA ahead of his official visit to Tehran, Sharif endorsed the revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) — the Iran nuclear deal — and emphasized that Iran and Pakistan have “stood together in all conditions.” At first glance, the remarks seem like standard diplomatic rhetoric. But when viewed through the lens of history and current geopolitical developments — particularly involving cryptocurrency, private U.S. interests, and a U.S. President — this seemingly benign statement takes on an alarming new dimension. Pakistan’s documented nuclear proliferation history The Trump family’s potential financial ties to Pakistan’s crypto sector Why the United States, especially under Trump, remained conspicuously silent on Pakis...