Catastrophic Impact of Climate Change in South Asia

As instability spreads from Afghanistan’s north, Tajikistan faces renewed militant pressure, exposing the limits of regional security guarantees and Taliban governance.

The Return of Insurgency in Central Asia

SAT Editorial Desk January 19, 2026

A series of cross-border incidents along the Afghanistan–Tajikistan frontier has raised fears of a renewed insurgent threat in Central Asia. As militant networks regroup in northern Afghanistan, regional governments are questioning long-held assumptions about Taliban governance, Russian security guarantees and the durability of the post-Soviet order.

Is an Islamic NATO emerging? Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia explore a trilateral defense pact reshaping Middle East and South Asian security.

Toward an Islamic NATO?

SAT Editorial Desk January 18, 2026

In a rapidly fragmenting global order, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia are exploring a trilateral defense arrangement that could redefine regional security architectures. Often dubbed an Islamic NATO, the proposed pact reflects a broader shift by middle powers toward strategic autonomy as US security guarantees wane. This convergence signals the merging of Middle Eastern and South Asian strategic theaters into a single geopolitical map.

Examining how superpower dominance has eroded international law, turning the rules-based order into a tool of hegemony.

The Hegemon’s Gavel

SAT Editorial Desk January 15, 2026

International law was never truly independent. Once the guarantor of the system breaks the rules, the law becomes a tool for power, not principle.

Pakistan–Bangladesh Rapprochement: Promise of New Maritime Corridor

Faryal Gohar Batool January 15, 2026

Pakistan and Bangladesh explore a shared maritime corridor to boost trade, rebuild trust, and shape South Asia’s economic future

Durand Line shifts from frontier to hard border, reshaping jihadist networks, militancy, and Pakistan-Afghanistan’s security landscape.

Militancy, Borderization, and the Politics of a Frontier

SAT Editorial Desk January 15, 2026

The Durand Line’s transformation from a porous frontier to a fenced border is altering militant strategies, funding, and regional security. Jihadist networks like TTP and IS-K are adapting to these changes while local populations face social and economic pressures.

South Asia Times