Imran Khalid

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Imran Khalid

Jan. 22, 2026, 11:50 AM EST

By Imran Khalid

Imran Khalid is a geostrategic analyst and columnist on international affairs. His commentaries have appeared across leading American, European, Asia-Pacific and African publications.

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