India’s citizenship choices reveal a strategy beyond humanitarianism, reflecting geopolitical aims, regional influence, and domestic political goals.
Bangladesh revokes Sheikh Hasina’s diplomatic passport amid unrest; UN investigates human rights violations and abuses.
UAE accepts Taliban ambassador, marking a significant diplomatic move as global divisions over Afghanistan persist.
PM Modi urges Global South nations to unite and strengthen each other amid global uncertainty at the 3rd Voice Summit.
Can India balance its strategic partnership with Russia while navigating global pressure over the Ukraine conflict?
![Astana Summit 2024 [Image via Astana Times]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_7689.webp "Astana Summit 2024 [Image via Astana Times]")
The 24th SCO Astana Summit on July 3-4 marked a significant moment in regional diplomacy with the adoption of the Astana Declaration and 25 strategic documents.
![Balloon Controversy: North Korea referred to its campaign as a 'countermeasure' against propaganda leaflets sent by South Korean activists [Image via Al Jazeera].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AP24153440472567-1717344657-1600x900.webp "Balloon Controversy between the Koreas")
A bizarre balloon controversy inflames North-South Korea tensions prompting South Korea to suspend the 2018 inter-Korean agreement.
![The Chinese embassy and joint work team in Pakistan expressed condolences to the victims of a bus blast [Image via Xinhua].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ee29c72c-f54e-400d-b491-37a2af57638d.webp "The Chinese embassy and joint work team in Pakistan expressed condolences to the victims of a bus blast [Image via Xinhua].")
With the Afghanistan conundrum creating a volatile situation on the border, Pakistan grapples for a solution. Can China be the key to stabilizing the region?
![Pakistan and China strategic partnership: In Beijing on June 7, 2024, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping [Image via Government of Pakistan].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/57373.webp "Pakistan and China strategic partnership")
New agreements for Pakistan and China, but will their “all-weather” strategic partnership weather the regional storms?
![Amidst Pak-Afghan border challenges, Pakistan and Afghanistan must seek common ground for sustainable solutions [Image via Getty].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pakistan-afghanistan-border-trucks-GettyImages-1929199041.webp "Pak-Afghan Border")
As the troubling tale of challenges along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border unfolds, it becomes imperative for both nations to seek common ground and find sustainable solutions.