Perspectives - South Asia Times

Nepal’s Counter-Revolt: Challenge for the Communist and the Left in South Asia

Prof. (Dr.) Akhilesh Chandra Prabhakar September 30, 2025

Nepal’s counter-revolt exposes decades of political betrayal by mainstream and leftist parties alike. Despite revolutionary promises to abolish feudalism, ensure sovereignty, and deliver land reforms, leaders from Congress to Maoists succumbed to corruption and power politics. Today’s uprising is both a rejection of failed communist leadership and a warning for the Left in South Asia.

Deconstructing Leadership in Modern Times.

Dr. Musarat Amin September 29, 2025

Deconstructing leadership in modern times requires exploring the wisdom of Plato, Machiavelli, and Confucius alongside modern thinkers like John Maxwell and Ronald Heifetz. Loyalty, empathy, innovation, and purpose emerge as essential traits, shaping transformational leaders for a rapidly changing and unequal world.

Weather terrorism India Pakistan — India’s manipulation of dams and weather patterns threatens Pakistan’s security, economy, and stability.

Weather Terrorism in South Asia: India’s Campaign Against Pakistan

Farwa Imtiaz September 27, 2025

From ancient rituals to Operation Popeye in Vietnam, weather has long been weaponized. Today, Pakistan holds India responsible for “weather terrorism” in South Asia. With floods, droughts, and dam control destabilizing Pakistan’s economy and society, Weather terrorism India Pakistan has become a critical form of hybrid warfare demanding global attention.

After Sheikh Hasina’s Exit, Can India Rebuild Its Strategic Ties with Bangladesh by Pushing Dhaka Towards the Quad?

Ashutosh Gupta September 25, 2025

Sheikh Hasina’s resignation ended India’s golden era of ties with Bangladesh, leaving New Delhi scrambling to counter China’s growing influence. Can Quad engagement offer India a path to rebuild trust and secure the Bay of Bengal?

Pakistan’s Nobel Nomination for Trump: Peacebroker or Polarizing Figure?

Koonj Altaf September 22, 2025

Pakistan’s decision to nominate Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize highlights his role in brokering ceasefires, but also exposes deep divisions at home and abroad over his aggressive policies and controversial record on global conflicts.

Pakistan’s Defence Modernization: Between Sovereignty and Strategic Synergy

Sultan Mehmood Hali September 20, 2025

Pakistan’s defence modernization reflects a shift from dependence on foreign suppliers to indigenous innovation, marked by platforms like the JF-17 Thunder, Al-Khalid tank, and indigenous UAVs. While partnerships with China and Turkey remain vital, the future hinges on balancing sovereignty, economic constraints, and strategic sustainability. The challenge is not only to build power but to wield it wisely.

Israel’s War Without Borders

Muniba Abdul Khaliq September 19, 2025

On September 9, 2025, Israel struck Doha during Hamas–U.S. ceasefire talks, killing Hamas operatives and a Qatari officer. The attack, codenamed “Fire Summit,” exposed Israel’s regional ambitions, jeopardized Qatar’s role as a mediator, and raised suspicions of U.S. complicity.

Cloud Burst and Calamities: Exploring Pakistan New Environmental

Cloud Burst and Calamities: Exploring Pakistan’s New Environmental Reality

Aiza Jaffery September 17, 2025

Pakistan is facing a new environmental reality where floods, glacier melts, and devastating cloudbursts are no longer rare but routine. Despite contributing less than 1% of global emissions, the country bears the brunt of climate change, with fragile infrastructure and limited resources leaving millions vulnerable to recurring disasters.

Islamophobia and Global Politics After 9/11

Muhammad Aqib September 11, 2025

The 9/11 attacks reshaped global politics and ignited the US-led “War on Terror.” Beyond Afghanistan and Iraq, Muslims worldwide faced rising Islamophobia, systemic discrimination, and cultural vilification. This era marked the transformation of prejudice into an entrenched political and social structure across the West.

The op-ed explores how human rights are weaponized in Pakistan, enabling separatism and disinformation, and argues for reclaiming genuine rights discourse.

The Weaponization of Human Rights: Subversion in the Modern Age and the Case of Pakistan

Faiqa Khanam September 7, 2025

The op-ed explores how human rights are weaponized in Pakistan, enabling separatism and disinformation, and argues for reclaiming genuine rights discourse.