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Kazim Alam
Kazim Alam is a staff writer at TRT World.
Kazim Alam is a staff writer at TRT World.
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China well-placed to withstand Hormuz closure aftershocks, but for how long?
The world’s second-largest economy is also the top oil importer, and disruptions due to the Iran war will likely impact the Asian giant despite plenty of buffer stock.
5 min read
Trump has threatened to obliterate Iran’s power grid. But experts say it’s not as easy as it sounds.
Given the spread-out and decentralised nature of Iran’s electricity grid, it will likely take the US far more than a few strikes to plunge the whole country into darkness.
6 min read
Is the India lobby behind Tulsi Gabbard's Pakistan missile assessment?
The US intelligence chief’s critical words for Pakistan smack of the handiwork of the Indian lobby, experts say.
5 min read
How Türkiye retains full control over Incirlik Air Base in Adana
Every operation at the Incirlik Air Base occurs “under the oversight and coordination of Turkish authorities, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements”
4 min read
‘Rational and calculated’: Why Beijing is on the sidelines of the war engulfing Middle East
China supports Iran diplomatically to preserve its partnership, but deliberately avoids any form of military involvement to minimise risks and maintain strategic flexibility, experts say.
6 min read
How big a blow will Ali Larijani’s killing prove to be for Iran?
Tehran is facing a leadership crisis after Larijani’s killing, which bodes ill for the government’s survival, experts say.
5 min read
UN Security Council: A legacy of inaction amid never-ending wars?
From Gaza to Iran and Lebanon, critics argue the UNSC has become performative, reviving debates over veto power and the search for alternatives.
6 min read
What changes in Iran after Mojtaba’s ascent as supreme leader?
Iran’s new supreme leader is expected to lean on security institutions in domestic governance, while maintaining proxy networks as instruments of leverage in the wider region, experts say.
6 min read
UAE’s crackdown on Iran's shadow network: A blow to Tehran's lifeline?
The UAE is considering a crackdown on Iran’s financial assets that can deal a significant economic blow to Tehran, but it also risks pulling the Emirates further into the conflict.
5 min read
Türkiye emerges as a safe investment haven amid Middle East turmoil, say experts
Türkiye promotes a regional order shaped by local powers, not outsiders – a strategy that resonates deeply in the Middle East.
4 min read
