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Dure Shahwar Bano

The Friday Times

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Iran's Religious Soft Power: Diplomacy Through Sacred Symbolism

In international relations, hard power matters, and a state's global influence is often measured by its military and economic strength. This...

09.07.2026 20

The Friday Times

Dure Shahwar Bano

Do We Need A New Social Contract?

The world has changed a lot over the last three decades. Technological advancement, space travel, advanced military weapons, the arms race, economic...

02.07.2026 60

The Friday Times

Dure Shahwar Bano