CONFLICTED Saudi Arabia’s New Bargaining Chip
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Dec 9, 2025 Discover the game-changing implications of Saudi Arabia's recent rare-earth discoveries and how they influence U.S.-Saudi relations. Explore the tensions between India and Pakistan, and the potential for Kashmir talks involving major powers. Delve into Afghanistan's ongoing humanitarian challenges and Iran's vulnerabilities amid domestic unrest. Unpack how these geopolitical dynamics shape the future of the region and the delicate balance of power among nations.
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Conflict Fueled By Profit Motives
- India and Pakistan's recent attacks reflect longstanding proxy wars and domestic actors who profit from continued conflict.
- Aimen Dean warns peace is resisted by groups and interests that monetize violence and instability.
Source Claims Strange Militant Alliance
- Aimen Dean relays a source claiming Lashkar-e-Taiba and TTP may have coordinated deadly attacks in Delhi and Islamabad.
- He frames this as plausible despite uncertainty, based on past source reliability.
Different Jihadist Networks, Shared Ideology
- TTP and Lashkar-e-Taiba share ideology but different constituencies and external backers, shaping their operations.
- Aimen Dean highlights cross-border patronage (Taliban, India) complicates Pakistan's security landscape.