How Press Freedom Is Eroding in the “World’s Largest Democracy”
India ranks at a dismal 161 out of 180 on the World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). This stark ranking exposes...
Pakistan-China Security Cooperation: A Strengthened Partnership for Regional Stability
Pakistan’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of Chinese nationals in Pakistan has become increasingly significant as terrorist attacks targeting Chinese personnel have...
Eurasian Multilateralism and Economic Integration: 2024 SCO Summit
The impending Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Islamabad on October 15-16, 2024, is a momentous event for Pakistan and the whole Eurasian region....
Manipur Crisis: A Governance Failure in India
India, the world's largest democracy, is now dealing with a terrible humanitarian catastrophe in Manipur, a state in the northeast area known as the...
Pakistan’s Offshore Oil Reserves and What it Means for County’s Energy Future
The recent finding of significant offshore oil and gas deposits in Pakistan's territorial seas is a seismic development, both figuratively and physically. For a...
Redefining Balochistan: From Deprivation to Development
Balochistan, which is frequently represented as a place plagued by misery and neglect, is a province that requires a more nuanced understanding than the...
Terrorism in Afghanistan: A Growing Catalyst for Regional Instability
A United Nations study naming Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as the largest terrorist group operating in Afghanistan highlights the hazardous escalation of regional instability emerging...
Racist Riots and Social Media’s Role: Fueling the Flames of Hate
In the digital era, social media platforms have become a double-edged sword, providing unparalleled connectedness while also acting as a breeding ground for the...
Global Approach to Countering ISKP
The Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), also known as ISIS-K, has established itself as a strong terrorist organisation in South Asia, presenting substantial challenges...
Usha Vance’s Influence on the White House’s South Asia Policy
Usha Chilukuri Vance's ascent to prominence in American politics is important, particularly in terms of South Asian representation. As the wife of J.D. Vance,...