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Why does Bab al-
Mandeb matter to
global shipping?
A narrow passage at the edge of the Red Sea connects Asian and European trade. Here is why disruption there is felt far beyond the region.
EXPLAINERS / PAKISTAN
Pakistan
The decisions, systems and pressures shaping life at home.
PakistanExplainer
How Pakistan Changed Its Military Command Structure?
Pakistan has replaced its old joint military coordination system with a new structure centered on the Chief
of Defence Forces (CDF). The CDF an office held concurrently by the Army chief now has operational command
and control across the Armed Forces, while constitutional control and command remain with the Federal Government.
Last updated: 25 September 2026
PakistanExplainer
What Is 3-MPO? The Law Being Used to Detain Imran Khan’s Sisters
The detention of Imran Khan’s sisters has brought 3-MPO into the spotlight. The law allows authorities to detain someone they believe may threaten public safety or order. This explainer looks at how preventive detention works, how it differs from a criminal conviction, and how a detention order can be challenged.
Last updated: 28 September 2026
EXPLAINERS / WORLD
World
The events and ideas connecting a changing world.
WorldExplainer
Why does Bab al-Mandeb matter to global shipping?
A narrow passage at the edge of the Red Sea connects Asian and European trade. Here is why disruption there is felt far beyond the region.
WorldExplainer
Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important for energy?
The sea route at the mouth of the Persian Gulf links major oil and gas producers with global markets.