BRICS Summit 2023 turned out to be a tough test case for India’s strategic balancing. Not being able to assert itself diplomatically, tough choices wait ahead as it will preside over the G20 Summit next month in Delhi.
PTM: Protection of Pashtuns or Sub-Nationalist Motives?
The ethno-national fault line of Pakistan’s North-West has tactfully been weaponized by PTM to further sub-nationalist desires.
The Taliban Eclipse
Two years of Kabul’s takeover, what is new and what is old about the new rulers of Afghanistan?
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: No Trouble with Neighbors
As Afghanistan approaches its two-year milestone under Islamic Emirate, a complex interplay of diplomacy, and counterterrorism unfolds. The question arises: Can IEA effectively ensure stability while dealing with groups like TTP?
Kashmir: The Silenced Cry
Silenced Struggles, Shattered Dreams: Kashmir\’s Unheard Cry in the Shadows of \’Naya Kashmir.\’ A stark look at the aftermath of Article 370\’s revocation and the unseen scars on the valley.
China: The Pakistan Variable
Despite Pakistan’s myriad issues, which are more pressing now than ever before, China remains steadfast in its diplomatic guarantees to the country and the grand ambitions that supposedly inspire them.
Kashmiri Resistance: Terrorism or Insurgency
Attack on an Indian Army in Poonch raises a critical question: is it terrorism as India claims, or Kashmiri resistance? Amid sparked debate, one thing’s clear – incident carries crucial implications amidst several upcoming international events in India.
India: The Pulwama Revelations
In addition to triggering a series of events that continue to have an impact on the region, the 2019 Pulwama attack also sparked persistent concerns about Indian state complicity, some of which have only recently come to light.
India: The Fault Lines of Separatism
The ongoing search for Amritpal Singh and recent communal violence against Muslims provoke a broader discussion about the role of religion in contemporary Indian politics and the extent to which it has fueled separatism in the country.
Afghanistan and Pakistan: The Road to Prosperity
The most significant challenge for both Pakistan and Afghanistan is not persuading stakeholders of the economic viability of their transboundary projects but rather creating an ideal environment for them.