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Iran and Israel: A Long Rivalry with Global Consequences

  Introduction The relationship between Iran and Israel is one of the most intense and dangerous rivalries in modern times. It’s not a typical war with tanks and soldiers, but more like a cold war that includes threats, proxy groups, airstrikes, cyberattacks, and political pressure. Even though the two countries have never fought a direct war, their conflict affects not just the Middle East, but global security and diplomacy. To understand why these two countries are locked in constant tension, we have to look at their history, their beliefs, and how their conflict has evolved over the years. A Different Relationship Before 1979 It may surprise some people, but Iran and Israel were not always enemies. Before 1979, Iran and Israel actually had quiet but friendly relations. Under the rule of Iran’s Shah (king), the two countries traded goods, especially oil. They also shared intelligence and had common interests in the region, particularly opposing rising Arab nationalism and th...
  Pakistan’s Political Crisis: A Nation Trapped in Its Own History In the heart of South Asia lies a country with vast potential, a resilient people, and a history both proud and painful — Pakistan. Yet, since its birth in 1947, the country has found itself gripped by repeated political crises, each one more complicated than the last. The current political instability is not just a product of present-day rivalries — it is deeply rooted in the way Pakistan was formed, how its institutions evolved, and how its power has always been contested between the ballot and the boot. The Origin of a Fragile Democracy To understand Pakistan’s political chaos, one must revisit its foundation. Pakistan emerged from the partition of British India — a traumatic and hurried process that left the new state with a fractured administration, a weak economy, and no clear constitution. Jinnah, the country’s founding father, passed away just a year after independence. In the absence of a strong constitu...