South Asia Awaits Donald Trump’s First Moves
Donald Trump's largely unexpected and striking victory in the US presidential election could significantly change the dynamics of global geopolitical processes. A significant change...
Afghanistan: Security Concerns Highlighted by 66th SIGAR Report
The 66th quarterly report by the US Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), released on January 30, 2025, has once again brought to...
The Kashmir Dispute: A Forgotten Promise of Self-Determination
The right to self-determination is a fundamental principle of international law, and for the people of Kashmir, it remains an unfulfilled promise. The dispute...
Algorithms of Favoritism: Power Wins Again
YouTube has emerged as a leading platform in today's digital landscape, providing creators with an opportunity to articulate their perspectives, share their narratives, and...
India and Trump’s power moves could destabilize Pakistan and supercharge the Taliban’s nuclear dream
Trump is back at the White House, unleashing sweeping executive orders, including a ban on resettling 1,600 Afghan refugees— some of them allies who aided America's fight against Taliban terror.But the Taliban's threat is spreading...
Gwadar International Airport: A Catalyst for Regional Prosperity and Employment Opportunities
The long-anticipated operationalization of the New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) marks a transformative chapter in the development of Gwadar and its surrounding regions. This...
A New Chapter of Close Ties and Shared Prosperity between Pakistan and Bangladesh
In a promising turn of events, Pakistan and Bangladesh have embarked on a journey to rejuvenate and strengthen their bilateral relations, setting a precedent...
Indian Foreign Policy: Connecting the Empty Dots
‘Incoherence’ appears to shadow the Indian foreign policy for about a quarter of a century now. It could be satisfactory for many to see...
The Cost of CPEC: Debt, Security, and Geopolitical Struggles
Officially agreed to by the two governments in 2015, CPEC is a flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Spanning over 3,000...
Crises around and within Pakistan
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is in a situation of deep crisis. Negative trends have surrounded Islamabad on several fronts at once. The conflict,...