TikTok, CPEC and the Digital Battlefield
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) stands as a $65 billion flagship initiative that promises economic transformation and regional connectivity. However, this monumental project is...
Afghanistan’s Stolen Future under Taliban
The Afghan Taliban’s internal fractures are becoming increasingly visible. Taliban Justice Minister Abdul Hakim Sharia recently confirmed his resignation—though it remains unaccepted—accusing senior officials...
Pakistan’s New Counterterrorism Resolve: No Safe Havens for Terrorist
The recent killing of four Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in a Pakistani security forces operation has once again validated long-standing claims about Afghanistan being...
Nuclear weapons and LRBMs: A Deterrence or a Pretext for Geopolitical Pressure?
In today’s complex international political landscape, nuclear weapons and long-range ballistic missile (LRBM) programs often spark debates about security and global power dynamics. Recently,...
Silencing the Truth: The Global Fight to Protect Journalists
Journalists play a vital role in keeping societies informed and holding power to account, yet their safety and freedom are increasingly under attack. From...
China’s Pakistan Visit: A Pivotal Moment Before the SCO Summit
As the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit approaches in October 2024, China’s Prime Minister Li Qiang’s official visit to Pakistan takes on immense significance,...
Goat Life and the neglect of pressing issues in Indian cinema
The movie “Goat Life”, currently trending on Netflix, presents an opportunity for reflection on how cinema can influence perceptions of nations and their people....
Afghanistan’s Instability: A Nexus of Terrorism or a Complex Battleground?
Afghanistan, often seen through the lens of global security, has long been labeled as a source of terrorism in the region. While this narrative...
IAG’s 3rd Year and Afghanistan’s Unstable Economic Path
Afghanistan’s history of governance has been marked by drastic shifts, beginning with the fall of the monarchy in 1973. This was followed by a...
Breaking Chains: Bangladesh’s Shift from Authoritarian Rule to Democratic Renewal
Bangladesh is in the throes of its most severe political crisis in 15 years, spurred by a contentious job quota system and escalating into...