The Afghan Taliban promised peace to the world, but their return to power has fuelled a surge of TTP violence in Pakistan. Why does a government seeking legitimacy refuse to act against its terrorist allies, and what complex forces shape this dangerous and calculated decision?
The UAP railway project marks a bold step toward regional integration, offering hope for stronger ties and shared prosperity across Asia.
At the recent SCO forum, India urged China to uphold anti-terror norms. Yet India’s own regional conduct, marked by bloc politics, proxy warfare, and assassinations, casts doubt on its credibility as a responsible global actor.
Bajaur jirga issues a 70-day ultimatum, mixing genuine demands with controversial calls that risk disrupting legal and constitutional norms.
The Balochistan Liberation Army’s campaign of ethnic violence is a calculated strategy to divide society, hinder the development, and derail peace in the region.
India’s global ambitions are undercut by sectarian tensions, limited diplomatic capacity, and deteriorating ties with key regional neighbors.
As monsoon floods return, South Asia faces a deeper crisis: climate change. Vanishing glaciers, rising seas, and food insecurity threaten the region’s future. Without urgent cooperation, this climate time bomb could trigger widespread instability.
Almost a year after Bangladesh’s July Uprising toppled Sheikh Hasina’s regime, the revolution remains without official recognition or a proclamation.
A tribal jirga in Mirali demands an end to Pakistan’s military actions against the TTP, yet fails to condemn terrorism, exposing a complex security dilemma. The state’s strategic restraint, tribal politics, and cross-border tensions with Afghanistan all converge in this growing crisis.
India’s Agni-V MIRV and deep-strike missile variants mark a dangerous shift from deterrence to domination, heightening nuclear instability in South Asia. Pakistan’s defensive response underscores the urgent need for regional dialogue and strategic restraint.