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Beyond the displays of military prowess, September 6th is a day for introspection—a time to acknowledge that while external threats are palpable, the gravest danger often festers within our borders.
A new partnership is growing in the South Asian region. China is extending its hand to the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, on principles of respecting sovereignty & non-interference in internal matters.
Melting glaciers in South Asia are triggering a profound transformation with far-reaching consequences. Pakistan\’s vulnerability to this crisis comes sharply into focus, as shrinking ice sheets threaten water resources, agricultural stability, and even national security.
The plight of Kashmir requires a nuanced perspective. Navigating international concerns, India\’s ambitions, and Pakistan\’s strategy is essential to ensure the Kashmiri people\’s struggle for self-determination remains alive.
The UNSC Monitoring Team’s 32nd report underlines that the IEA\’s support for the TTP grows with each passing year, as do its capabilities and capacity.
Unveiling India’s terrorism mantra: is it marked by oblivion or obsession? The recent Biden-Modi Joint Statement raises questions about a deliberate oversight, as both countries seemingly maintained a ‘deliberate oblivion’ while also displaying an obsession with Pakistan.
Terrorist organizations such as TTP, ISKP and IMU, operating in South and Central Asia, are the significant strategic barriers to regional connectivity.
The Iran-Afghanistan water conflict holds implications for Pakistan due to its significant diplomatic ties with both countries and its vulnerability to climate change as a water recipient from the Kabul River without a formal treaty.
Pakistan must recognize its immense geopolitical and economic potential while safeguarding its key national interests to wade through these tough times without inflicting major self-harm.
NISP 2018 provides recommendations for the administrative, socio-economic, and ideational domains with the 6Rs strategy i.e., Reorient, Reimagine, Reconcile, Redistribute, Recognize and adoption of a Regional Approach.