The US is quietly expanding military and security agreements across Latin America and the Caribbean, including troop deployments and access to bases, under the guise of the 'war on drugs,' but these actions are viewed by analysts as a strategic escalation aimed at Venezuela and regional influence, raising concerns about increased US military presence and regional destabilization.
India is upgrading its mission in Kabul to a full embassy, signaling deeper diplomatic ties with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan despite historical tensions, as part of its strategic efforts to counter regional rivals like Pakistan and China and to influence Afghanistan's future.
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a historic mutual defense agreement, marking a significant shift in regional geopolitics amid rising tensions in the Middle East and South Asia, with implications for regional security, alliances, and nuclear cooperation.
