Posts tagged South Asia
Pakistan-Saudi Defense Pact: Turbulence in the Middle East Reshaping Regional Geopolitics
Pakistan-Saudi Defense Pact: Turbulence in the Middle East Reshaping Regional Geopolitics

This article examines the evolving political, military, and strategic alliance in the Middle East through the Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA) signed between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Under this security and defense pact, both nations agree to treat any act of aggression against one as an act against both.

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Middle EastRida AliNuclear weapons, South Asia, Middle East, Defense, Security, Regional Politics, Proliferation, Saudi Arabia-India Relations, Pakistan, Arab League, Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), Gulf Cooperation Council, Houthis, Defense Partnerships, Defense Agreements, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Muslim world, Mutual Defense Pact, Nuclear countries, Israeli strike, Nuclear Umbrella, Nuclear Arsenal, Deterrence, Middle East Conflicts, Solidarity, Brotherhood
Honor and Shame: On the Word “a’aib” in Arabic
Honor and Shame: On the Word “a’aib” in Arabic

This article discusses the concept of honor and shame in Arab societies, with the term "a'aib" representing shame and its impact on women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and taboo subjects. This socially constructed idea perpetuates negative psychological effects and reinforces honor-based social conduct.

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Middle EastBy Ruofei ShangHonor, shame, Arab societies, a'aib, Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, patriarchal framework, cultural norms, social conduct, gender roles, sexuality, LGBTQ+, women, shaming, taboo, social environment, honor killing, Leila Slimani, Zainab Fasiki