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The Fault in Our Stars

The dilemma of misrepresentation of South Asian cultures in Western media has multiplied identity crises and distorted the image of people of this region in the globalized world.

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Diaspora Writers’ Afghan War Depiction – Kochai vs Hosseini

The Afghan diaspora has faced ongoing struggles since the 1980s, marked by the heartbreaking necessity to leave their homeland. While their primary yearning is for a peaceful Afghanistan, the harsh realities of present-day global, political, and social circumstances continue to haunt their dreams.

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Central to South Asia: Regional Is Global

China\’s ambitious revitalization of the ancient Silk Road is a grand strategy with a trickle-down effect, reminding low-income nations in the region of their significance as pivots and the necessity of establishing connectivity along geographical, cultural, and historical proximities

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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.

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The Cowed Indian Aspirations

India has long prioritized its naval development and maritime strategy to materialize its ambitions of becoming the net security provider in the Indian Ocean Region. But with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, India\’s Maritime Strategy has become a real challenge for itself. The real test is to strike a balance between its alignment with Russia and a rather newly-found geostrategic convergence with the West and the US.

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