India’s Expanding Military Posture

India’s nuclear buildup and U.S. support reflect ambitions beyond deterrence, raising risks of instability in South Asia and beyond.

The development of hypersonic missiles, BMD systems, advanced surveillance assets, and nuclear submarines reveals India’s shift away from a purely defensive doctrine.

Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

Afghan refugees in Pakistan

This backgrounder examines the long and complex history of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, spanning more than forty years of conflict-driven displacement. It explores the major waves of refugee influx since the Soviet invasion, shifting legal and policy frameworks, and the fluctuating role of international aid. The backgrounder also highlights the profound social, economic, and political impacts on Pakistan, as well as the recent push for mass deportations that raise serious humanitarian and legal concerns.