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From a terror hub to a battleground for global influence—Afghanistan’s future is more uncertain than ever.

Afghanistan: Terror Hub or Global Chessboard

February 17, 2025

by SAT Editorial Desk Beyond Boundaries Down The Line

From a terror hub to a battleground for global influence—Afghanistan’s future is more uncertain than ever, especially amid US-China rivalry.

With the "war on terror" era fading, Indian Authored Terrorism Script is losing ground. What are the implications for regional security? [Image via Dawn]

Will There Be An End To The Indian Authored Terrorism Script

February 14, 2025

by SAT Editorial Desk Down The Line Kashmir Chronicles South Asia

With the “war on terror” era fading, Indian Authored Terrorism Script is losing ground. What are the implications for regional security?

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Islamabad stop, shaking hands with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif before inspecting a guard of honour during his ceremonial reception at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad [Pakistan's Prime Minister Office / AFP]

Erdogan’s Islamabad Stop: Brotherhood, Strategy, and a $5B Gamble

February 13, 2025

by SAT Editorial Desk Diplomix Down The Line South Asia

Erdogan’s Islamabad stop is more than just diplomacy. With $5B in trade on the table, Turkey and Pakistan’s brotherhood is no longer just talk.

Modi's visit to the U.S. under Trump 2.0 navigates tariffs, immigration, and Indo-Pacific strategy in a high-stakes reset. [Image via NYT]

Modi’s Trump 2.0 Visit Amid Tariffs, Deportees and China Tensions

February 12, 2025

by SAT Editorial Desk America Diplomix Down The Line

Modi’s visit to the U.S. under Trump 2.0 navigates tariffs, immigration, and Indo-Pacific strategy in a high-stakes reset.

Naval commanding officers of participating countries salute as Pakistan Navy’s servicemen hoist the national flags during the opening ceremony of Pakistan Navy’s 9th Multinational Maritime Exercise AMAN-25, under the slogan “Together for Peace,” in Karachi on February 7, 2025. [Image via Arab News/ REUTERS].

Charting a New Course: Pakistan’s AMAN-2025 Sets Sail of Maritime Diplomacy

February 11, 2025

by SAT Editorial Desk Down The Line Nautical Watch South Asia

Conclusion of AMAN-2025: Pakistan Navy’s multilateral exercise showcasing maritime security, diplomacy, and unity.

BJP's landslide victory in Delhi 2025 reshapes more than just politics. Is this a dawn of majoritarian era, or a crisis for India's secular fabric? [Image via AFP]

Delhi 2025: BJP’s Saffron Surge, Secular Slide

February 10, 2025

by SAT Editorial Desk Down The Line South Asia Within Borders

BJP’s landslide victory in Delhi 2025 reshapes more than just politics. Is this a dawn of majoritarian era, or a crisis for India’s secular fabric?

So, the question shouldn’t be whether Pakistan has lost Kashmir. It should be: What does true freedom look like for the people of Kashmir? [Image via SAT Creatives]

All Eyes on Kashmir: Has Pakistan Lost Kashmir? Let’s Talk Facts, Not Fiction

February 5, 2025

by SAT Editorial Desk Down The Line Kashmir Chronicles South Asia

So, the question shouldn’t be whether Pakistan has lost Kashmir. It should be: What does true freedom look like for the people of Kashmir?

Trump 2.0 will be a mixed bag for India. While his policies may create hurdles, they also compel India to rethink strategic priorities. [Image via Newsweek]

Trump 2.0 and India-US Relations: What To Expect

January 23, 2025

by SAT Editorial Desk America Down The Line Shift Stories

Trump 2.0 will be a mixed bag for India. While his policies may create hurdles, they also compel India to rethink strategic priorities.

One year after the Ram Mandir consecration, the Ram Janmabhoomi dispute may have entered its next chapter, but the story is far from over. [Image via Reuters]

One Year After Ram Mandir

January 22, 2025

by SAT Editorial Desk Down The Line South Asia Within Borders

One year after the Ram Mandir consecration, the Ram Janmabhoomi dispute may have entered its next chapter, but the story is far from over.

Trump's return to the Oval Office in 2025 signals a sharper, more confident era of aggressive policies and global dominance. [Image via BBC]

Trump’s Return: A New Era or More of the Same?

January 21, 2025

by SAT Editorial Desk America Down The Line Within Borders

Trump’s return to the Oval Office in 2025 signals a sharper, more confident era of aggressive policies and global dominance.

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