Saeed Ahmed

Canada, Pakistan, United States

Editor in Chief at THINK TANK JOURNAL

Independent Consultant and Freelance Journalist at Freelance

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Trump’s 2025 Travel Ban: Fueling Global Islamophobia?

3 days ago | thinktank.pk | Saeed Ahmed

On June 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation reinstating a travel ban, effective June 9, 2025, barring nationals from 12 countries—Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen—and imposing partial restrictions on seven others, including Burundi, Cuba, and Venezuela (AP News).
Steel & Aluminum Tariffs: Who Pays the Price Worldwide?

3 days ago | thinktank.pk | Saeed Ahmed

In a bold move to bolster domestic industries, US President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%, effective June 4, 2025. This escalation, aimed at shielding American producers, has sent shockwaves through global trade, affecting supply chains, sparking retaliatory measures, and raising costs for industries worldwide.
Global Civil Liberties in Crisis: Only 3.5% Live Free

4 days ago | thinktank.pk | Saeed Ahmed

In a world buzzing with connectivity, the freedom to speak, assemble, and live without fear remains a rare privilege. According to the 2025 Atlas of Civil Society, published by Brot für die Welt, a mere 3.5% of the global population enjoys unrestricted civil rights and liberties. This sobering statistic, drawn from data across 197 countries, paints a stark picture of a planet where democracy and human rights are under siege. From oppressive regimes to subtle erosions in democratic strongholds.
Trump Inc: A Miracle for Billionaires, a Massacre for the Middle Class

6 days ago | thinktank.pk | Saeed Ahmed

In the gilded ballroom of Mar-a-Lago this spring, the music wasn’t just for the donors; it was for the dealmakers. As President Donald J. Trump toasted a new 50% tariff on imported steel, Cleveland-Cliffs stock surged 22% by the end of the trading day. Meanwhile, in Toledo, Ohio, a Ford plant quietly laid off 1,100 workers. This isn’t a coincidence. It’s the business model. Welcome to Trump Inc. 2.0, a second-term presidency functioning more like a private equity portfolio than a government.
How Hegseth’s Silence Escalates China-U.S. War of Words?

1 week ago | thinktank.pk | Saeed Ahmed

The 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue, held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Singapore, was meant to foster regional security cooperation, but it quickly became a battleground for a sharp exchange between China and the United States. A pointed question from Zhang Chi, a member of China’s National Defense University delegation, to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ignited a verbal clash that exposed deep-seated tensions over U.S. alliances, ASEAN’s role, and regional power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific.
China’s IOMed: Peaceful Solutions or Strategic Power Play?

1 week ago | thinktank.pk | Saeed Ahmed

The establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), formalized through a signing ceremony in Hong Kong on May 30, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in global diplomacy. With 33 founding member states and representatives from 85 countries and nearly 20 international organizations, including the United Nations, the IOMed positions itself as a groundbreaking intergovernmental body dedicated to resolving international disputes through mediation.
Can NATO Handle Russia’s Threats to Germany?

1 week ago | thinktank.pk | Saeed Ahmed

Is Europe on the brink of a dangerous escalation? A chilling warning from a senior Russian lawmaker has reignited tensions between Moscow and Berlin over Germany’s potential supply of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. With Russia threatening strikes on German soil if these long-range weapons are used against its territory, critical questions arise: How real is the risk of a Russia-Germany conflict? What role does NATO play? And could this spiral into a broader global crisis?
Why Germany’s Aggressive Support for Ukraine Matters

1 week ago | thinktank.pk | Saeed Ahmed

Germany has emerged as a pivotal player in supporting Ukraine against Russia’s aggression, unveiling a €5 billion aid package and a groundbreaking agreement for joint long-range weapons production during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Berlin on May 28, 2025. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s bold moves signal a new era of military-industrial cooperation, but is Germany truly prepared to defend Ukraine? And why is Berlin adopting such an aggressive stance on the Ukraine issue?
Why NATO Chief Fears about The Hague Summit?

1 week ago | thinktank.pk | Saeed Ahmed

The NATO summit scheduled for June 24–25, 2025, in The Hague, Netherlands, is a pivotal event for the alliance, focusing on military spending, collective defense, and Ukraine’s potential membership. However, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is reportedly concerned that tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could disrupt proceedings, threatening the alliance’s unity.
Is Golden Dome a Shield or a Space War Trigger?

1 week ago | thinktank.pk | Saeed Ahmed

President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense system, announced in January 2025, aims to protect the U.S. from a range of aerial threats, including ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles, with a network of space-based sensors and interceptors. Touted as a $175 billion initiative, it could cost up to $542 billion over 20 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office.