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Umar Karim

Umar Karim is a doctoral researcher at the University of Birmingham. His research focuses on the evolution of Saudi Arabia’s strategic outlook, the Saudi-Iran tussle, conflict in Syria, and the geopolitics of Turkey, Iran and Pakistan. Twitter: @UmarKarim89

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Umar Karim

Overseas Pakistanis: Only responsibilities and no rights

October 11, 2023

Umar Karim

Pakistan’s marketing failure: Defense exports to the Middle East

September 18, 2023

Umar Karim

Pakistan-Turkey defence cooperation: The realization of a shared strategic vision

August 11, 2023

Umar Karim

Rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan threaten dreams of inter-regional connectivity

August 02, 2023

Umar Karim

The chronic absence of Gulf-focused research in Pakistan

July 20, 2023

Umar Karim

Opportunities and challenges for Pakistan in a changing Middle East

The strategic and security environment of the broader Middle East has undergone significant shifts in the recent past. These changes have implications for Pakistan’s relationship with regional stakeholders.

June 15, 2023

Umar Karim