Trump’s second term marks a sharp shift in U.S.-India ties, with tariffs and renewed Pakistan outreach reshaping the South Asia strategy.
The US-Pakistan counterterrorism alliance remains vital in tackling ISIS-K, Al-Qaeda, and TTP threats across South and Central Asia.
As China and Pakistan push to extend CPEC into Afghanistan for regional connectivity and economic revival, India objects, citing sovereignty over disputed territories. This commentary explores how New Delhi’s stance may hinder cooperation and isolate India in a rapidly shifting South-Central Asian landscape.
From South Asia to the West, history textbooks are being rewritten to serve national narratives, blurring the line between memory and mythology.
India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty sparks alarm in the UK Parliament, raising global concerns over treaty violations and water wars.
Afghanistan has pledged to disarm and relocate the TTP—a potential breakthrough in regional counterterrorism efforts.
In a major shift, Donald Trump has backed Pakistan’s account of the 2025 crisis, dismissing India’s narrative and crediting Islamabad’s credible deterrence for preventing war. His statement reaffirms that diplomacy only worked because Pakistan held the line with calm strength.
India accuses Pakistan of lobbying in Washington, but the real story lies in New Delhi’s sprawling influence machinery—PR firms, fake NGOs, and narrative warfare.
Pakistan’s long-standing cooperation with the IAEA highlights its responsible use of nuclear technology to meet energy needs and drive sustainable development.
When designations lack evidence, credibility suffers. States risk turning counterterrorism into propaganda, undermining diplomacy and rule of law.