In the aftermath of the October 7th incident that prompted a significant Israeli military intervention in Gaza, the bipartisan approval of HIFPA (H.R. 340) on November 1st carries weighty implications.
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.
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.
Book Review: The Return Of The Taliban Afghanistan After The US Left
The book provides a valuable insight into the post-withdrawal Afghanistan. “The Return of the Taliban” by Hassan Abbas is indeed a significant addition to the existing corpus of knowledge on Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover.
SCO – A Tide Bringer for the Region?
The SCO covers three-fifth of the Eurasian landmass and aims to preserve sovereignty and promote equality among the member states.
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
Indian Brutalities: The Women of Kashmir
Despite ongoing violations and various forms of physical and psychological abuse, the women of Indian-occupied Kashmir continue to fight for justice in international and regional forums.
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.
Surrender In Dhaka: The Eastern Front
Soon after the start of the civil war in East Pakistan in March 1971, Indira Gandhi consulted her army chief, Gen. Manekshaw, about a military campaign in East Pakistan. Manekshaw stated that the Indian army was not prepared for an offensive operation in
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.
