Down The Line

From current affairs to timeless tales — bringing you perspectives that matter, down the line!

Jolani's vision for Syria focuses on reform, inclusivity, and distancing from the Taliban model, as the U.S. cautiously engages with HTS leadership. [Image via NBC News]

Jolani’s Vision for Syria: Reform or Extremism

BySAT Editorial Desk December 20, 2024 Diplomix,Down The Line,Eurasia
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. [Image via REUTERS].

The India-China Border Agreement: What Lies Ahead

BySAT Editorial Desk October 30, 2024
The recent India-China border agreement could redefine relations along the Line of Actual Control...
A health worker administers polio vaccine drops during a door-to-door Polio immunisation campaign in Pakistan, June 2024 [Image: Shahzaib Akber EPA-EFE]

Polio Immunisation Campaign in Pakistan: Saving Future

BySAT Editorial Desk October 29, 2024
The seven-day polio immunisation campaign in Pakistan is the third of the year, aiming to vaccinate...
From CPEC to BRICS, Pakistan foreign policy faces new challenges and opportunities in a multipolar world. [Image via Adobe Stock].

Pakistan Foreign Policy Pivot: Challenges and Opportunities

BySAT Editorial Desk October 23, 2024
From CPEC to BRICS, Pakistan foreign policy faces new challenges and opportunities in a multipolar...
With CPEC 2.0 in full swing after the SCO Summit 2024, Pakistan and China are deepening their strategic ties. [SAT Creatives]

CPEC 2.0: A Strategic Pivot for Pakistan

BySAT Editorial Desk October 17, 2024
With CPEC 2.0 in full swing after the SCO Summit 2024, Pakistan and China are deepening their...
South Asia Post-9/11? It’s a whole new game – with politics, security, and power plays shifting fast in an evolving landscape.

South Asia Post-9/11: The Birth of Neo-Imperial Era?

BySAT Editorial Desk September 12, 2024
South Asia Post-9/11? It’s a whole new game – with politics, security, and power plays shifting fast...
The Great Deception—From 1965 to 2024, warfare has evolved from clear borders to unseen battles.

The Great Deception: A New Battlefield?

BySAT Editorial Desk September 6, 2024
The Great Deception—From 1965 to 2024, warfare has evolved from clear borders to unseen battles...
Is Two-Nation Theory still relevant? On Pakistan's 77th Independence Day, explore its history, evolution and impact on identity and geopolitics.

Is the Two-Nation Theory Still Relevant in 2024?

BySAT Editorial Desk August 14, 2024
Is Two-Nation Theory still relevant? On Pakistan's 77th Independence Day, explore its history...
Pakistan is under siege. Not from foreign forces, but from a domestic enemy as insidious as any: narcotics.

Narcotics: The Silent Enemy Within Pakistan

BySAT Editorial Desk August 9, 2024
Pakistan is under siege. Not from foreign forces, but from a domestic enemy as insidious as any:...
On August 5, Dhaka saw student-led protests leading to Sheikh Hasina's resignation, while Kashmir marked 5 years since the abrogation of Article 370.

From Dhaka to Kashmir: South Asia’s Legacy of Partition

BySAT Editorial Desk August 5, 2024
On August 5, 2024, Dhaka saw student-led protests leading to Sheikh Hasina's resignation, while...