From Al-Qaeda to ISIS-K: Tracing the Evolution of US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Cooperation
Despite strategic shifts and political tension, U.S.–Pakistan counterterrorism cooperation has endured, adapting to new threats and delivering results against groups like TTP, ISKP, and Al-Qaeda.
Tariffs, Tensions, and Turning Points: Trump’s Strategic Shift on India
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: A Strategic Necessity
The US-Pakistan counterterrorism alliance remains vital in tackling ISIS-K, Al-Qaeda, and TTP threats across South and Central Asia.
Operation Sarbakaf: The price of stability
Operation Sarbakaf aims to reassert state control in Bajaur amid escalating militant violence, but civilian risks and disinformation complicate the battle.
The Hollow Middle: Why Growth Isn’t Building a Stable Middle Class in South Asia
Despite impressive GDP numbers, South Asia’s middle class remains fragile, eroded by inequality, informal work, and jobless growth
Bridging Borders or Blocking Progress? India’s Objection to CPEC’s Afghan Expansion Signals Strategic Anxiety
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.
The Battle for the Past: How Textbooks Shape Nations and Narratives
From South Asia to the West, history textbooks are being rewritten to serve national narratives, blurring the line between memory and mythology.
Tragedy in Turbat: Sufyan Baloch and the Hijacking of Youth by Extremist Ideologues
On July 22, 2025, Sufyan Baloch, a student, turned turned militant, got killed during a security operation against terrorists in Turbat, Balochistan. At just 25, he had a university degree, access to government-sponsored scholarships, and a promising future. But by the time of his death, he was a armed terrorist affiliated with the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).
Weaponizing Water: India’s IWT Suspension Alarms UK Parliament
India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty sparks alarm in the UK Parliament, raising global concerns over treaty violations and water wars.