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...
Pakistan’s Strategic Leverage and Afghanistan’s Pinpoints
In the complex geopolitical landscape of South Asia, Afghanistan remains inextricably linked to Pakistan, particularly following the rise of the Taliban to power in...
Afghanistan: A New Dawn on the Horizon
Afghanistan’s history is a mosaic of resilience and struggle, a land that has witnessed empires rise and fall, and endured decades of war and...
Afghan Nationals to Obtain NOC to Stay in Islamabad Beyond 2024
In a major statement, Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi said that from 31 December 2024, no Afghan national would be permitted to reside in...