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The article discusses the departure of British from India in August 1947 after the country was partitioned into two independent states. It states that a tribal territory under British protection separated Indian administrative border from Afghanistan which served as a buffer state between British India and Tsarist Russia.

The article focuses on risk and fall of Turkish Armed Forces which assigned itself the role of guardian of Kemalist tradition and all major decisions regarding security, economy and foreign relations. It mentions deteriorating relations between the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and block elevation of former foreign minister Abdullah Gul. It also mentions AKP leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan moved slowly and cautiously to take control of power.

The article discuses the influence of Taiwan on the growing conflict between China and United States. It is reported that Taiwan has expanded its defense base by incorporating antiship missiles, mine laying capability and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). It is further mentions that China has gradually build relationship with its near neighboring countries using economic clout.

The article talks about the 2017 Qatar diplomatic crisis began when several countries abruptly cut off diplomatic relations with Qatar in June 2017. It mentions several countries included Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Egypt. It reports that the severing of relations included withdrawing ambassadors, and imposing trade and travel bans.

The article discusses difficulty of Israel to develop a strategy which does not compromise its religious principles. It notes that Israel has aimed for a shutdown of the nuclear program of Iran which has the potential to provide complications in the balance of power in the Middle East. It mentions that socioeconomic factors have prevented the launch of initiatives for international relations.

The article offers information on final decision of General Raheel Sharif about his role in the Saudi led coalition. Topics discussed include high risk approach to double down and try to push opposition through direct military; variety of internal, regional and international factors to double down and try to push opposition through direct military, and friendly relations of Pakistan with Saudi Arabia in view of its economic and other interests.

The article discusses relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan amid growing problem of militancy in both countries. It reports on how religious militancy has become an existential threat to many communities of Pakistan and Afghanistan. It discusses the implications of the withdrawal of major U.S. troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2014. It is stated that militancy is predominantly rural in Afghanistan.