As the Middle East undergoes one of its most significant strategic transformations in decades, questions about alliances, power balances and regional security have become increasingly urgent. In a wide-ranging discussion, Pakistani security analyst Brigadier (R) Rashid Wali Janjua explored how the Iran-Israel confrontation, shifting Gulf politics and great-power competition are reshaping the region's future.

At the centre of the conversation was Pakistan's delicate position between two important partners: Saudi Arabia and Iran. Janjua argued that Islamabad has so far managed to maintain a careful balance, benefiting from improving relations between Riyadh and Tehran while avoiding entanglement in regional rivalries. However, he cautioned that future........

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