Global Connectivity in Crisis: The Hidden Geo-Economic War in the Middle East
March 23, 2026
The war in the Middle East is reshaping global connectivity by weakening some corridors while strengthening others.
The war in the Middle East is reshaping global connectivity by weakening some corridors while strengthening others.
The war in Iran is delaying the development of the IMEC, but a lasting weakening of Tehran could ultimately secure this strategic project.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are strengthening structured security cooperation to confront shared threats and protect their strategic interests.
Iraq’s Vision 2050 marks a strategic shift from post-conflict reconstruction toward economic diversification and regional integration.
The Hejaz Railway, born from an Ottoman engineering achievement, is now re-emerging as a strategic regional connectivity project.
Pakistan and Türkiye are forging a multifaceted partnership that transforms Pakistan from a passive actor into an autonomous middle power.
Erasmus might reach the southern Mediterranean: a new horizon for education, innovation, and Europe’s strategic partnerships.
Amid the Gaza conflict, Pakistan is redefining its global role—from a security-driven state to a credible diplomatic actor.
Bertrand Russell’s final political statement in 1970, affirming the Palestinian refugees’ right to return has gained renewed relevance today.
Economic sanctions have become a central tool of modern diplomacy, but their effectiveness remains limited.
