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,...
Breaking the Silence: India’s Need for Assertive Foreign Policy in a Polarized World
Authors: Kalyani Yeola and Sayantan Bandyopadhyay
Indian foreign policy has undergone dynamic shifts and strategic recalibrations since the re-election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in...
A Window into Oppression: The Taliban’s Latest Assault on Women’s Rights
The Taliban, synonymous with its strict interpretation of Islamic law, has issued yet another edict further marginalizing Afghan women. This time, the decree concerns...
CPEC Transformative Power
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) represents a systemic shift designed to redefine Pakistan’s role in South Asia. As a test case for this monumental...
Pakistan’s Vital Role in the US Global Strategy
The enduring partnership between Pakistan and the United States is a testament to the longevity and resilience of their bilateral relations, which have spanned...