South Asia

CPEC is More Than a Corridor

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), often portrayed as a bilateral infrastructure project, is a geopolitical epicentre—an evolving battleground influenced by fifth-generation warfare (5GW) and...

The Militant Aftershock of Afghanistan

The chaotic aftermath of America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 continues to reverberate across South Asia, with Pakistan emerging as an unintended casualty of...

Complex political and economic dynamics in South Asia

The political situation in Central and South Asia is developing quite rapidly. There is a dynamic that allows us to draw some preliminary conclusions....

Balochistan’s Paradox: Rich in Resources, Poor in Development

Balochistan, Pakistan's largest and most resource-rich province, presents a paradoxical scenario of stark contrasts. Despite its vast natural wealth, encompassing an array of natural...

Kashmir’s Path to Peace: Can Russia Bridge the Gap?

As tensions persist between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, and the broader regional balance sees an assertive China building its influence, an unlikely opportunity...

Saudi Arabia’s South Asia Pivot: A Quiet Chance to Unlock the Kashmir Stalemate

The Kashmir conflict has festered for decades, a stubborn scar on the face of South Asia, locking India and Pakistan in a cycle of...

Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks: A Path Towards Cooperation and Prosperity

The recent visit of Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq Khan, to Kabul has marked a significant step towards strengthening the relationship...

Modi and ‘Mini India’ : India’s growing bilateral ties with Mauritius and its dynamics

“Mauritius is like ‘Mini India.’” “For us, Mauritius is family!” These statements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Mauritius on the...

Resumption of 1st Women-Led Radio Station in Afghanistan

The reopening of Radio Begum, Afghanistan’s only women-led radio station, marks a pivotal moment in the country’s ongoing struggle for press freedom, gender inclusivity,...

The Taliban’s Internal Struggles and Path to Collapse

The Taliban’s resurgence in Afghanistan in 2021 was heralded as a decisive victory for the militant group, yet four years into their rule, the...

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