External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attends SCO summit in Islamabad amid tight security and no bilateral talks planned.
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: No Trouble with Neighbors
As Afghanistan approaches its two-year milestone under Islamic Emirate, a complex interplay of diplomacy, and counterterrorism unfolds. The question arises: Can IEA effectively ensure stability while dealing with groups like TTP?
India’s Terrorism Mantra – Oblivion or Obsession?
Unveiling India’s terrorism mantra: is it marked by oblivion or obsession? The recent Biden-Modi Joint Statement raises questions about a deliberate oversight, as both countries seemingly maintained a ‘deliberate oblivion’ while also displaying an obsession with Pakistan.
China: Sustaining the Saudi-Iran Deal
Since normalization is a protracted and challenging process, wider support and recognition from regional and extra-regional countries is essential because China alone cannot guarantee the longevity of the Saudi-Iran agreement.
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Afghanistan: The Four-Pronged Saga
Afghanistan, like a lock, can isolate Central, South, and West Asia from one another. If viewed positively, it can open the door to cooperation. These prospects are contingent on the China-India-Pakistan triangle serving as a major regional fault line.
Movements for Change: Is Feminism Indigenous to Pakistan?
Pakistan is not an oasis in the larger, global movement for women\’s rights. But, there has been no real progress in Pakistan\’s seeming drive for women\’s rights. In this scenario, it is imperative to determine whether Pakistan has an indigenous feminist movement.
IMF to end talks with Pakistan
Pakistan expects to conclude IMF staff-level talks soon, unlocking funds to battle economic crisis and the fiscal adjustments demanded are likely to fuel record-high inflation.
Taliban shuts Torkham borders
Taliban shuts Torkham borders with Pakistan over alleged breach of commitments, while the exact nature of the alleged breach remains unclear.
India’s Nuclear Doctrine: The Changing Trends
The \”no first use\” (NFU) policy, which is the cornerstone of India\’s nuclear doctrine, has been questioned by some of the country\’s senior officials, who have suggested that it might as well contemplate a preemptive strike.
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Al Qaeda, TTP and IS-KP: The Convergence and Divergence
Al Qaeda, TTP, and IS-KP pose a great threat to South Asia and the whole world. Sharing similar history and formation, these organizations converge on their origin. However, their beliefs in Islamic State and their area of influence provide a distinction among them.