Revolution at Risk: The July Uprising Awaits Its Official Proclamation
Almost a year after Bangladesh’s July Uprising toppled Sheikh Hasina’s regime, the revolution remains without official recognition or a proclamation.
Handing Over Citizens Isn’t Diplomacy
Bilawal Bhutto’s suggestion of extraditing Pakistani citizens as a confidence-building measure with India raises troubling legal and strategic concerns through Diplomacy. With no extradition treaty, a history of Indian double standards on terrorism, and ongoing regional hostilities, Pakistan must not entertain gestures that compromise its sovereignty and legal principles.
Book Review: Shattered Lands by Sam Dalrymple
In Shattered Lands, Sam Dalrymple reimagines modern South Asia through five overlooked partitions, unearthing its forgotten ties to the Arabian Raj.
Outsourcing Blame, Ignoring Reality: Indian Military’s Post-Crisis Strategic Spin
India’s effort to frame Pakistan as a proxy in the May 2025 standoff reflects denial, not strategy. Lt Gen Rahul Singh’s recent remarks fail to acknowledge Pakistan’s calibrated response that exposed critical gaps in India’s military assumptions.
The Jirga That Spoke, and Said Nothing About Terror
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.
Agni-V and South Asia’s Dangerous Descent into a Missile-Driven Security Dilemma
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.
The Eastern Front: Inside the India-Bangladesh Water dispute
With the 1996 Ganges water treaty ending in 2026, India’s push for reduced water shares and stalled Teesta talks fuel Bangladesh’s fears amid shifting politics and China’s growing influence.
South Asia’s Youth Bulge: Demographic Dividend or Time Bomb?
South Asia’s youth boom holds promise—or peril. Without real investment, growing frustration could fuel instability across the region.
Ceasefire or Stalemate? Iran, Trump, & Gaza War
As Trump touts a Gaza ceasefire deal backed by Israel, Iran and Hamas remain silent, signaling strategic recalculations amid unresolved core issues.