The Kashmir Equation
Geopolitics Date: June 4, 20 The Kashmir Equation: Rethinking Strategy Amid Shifting Geopolitics IN-PERSON EVENT SAT Web Administrator 4 June, 2025 Share 4 June 2025 Wednesday Roundtable Event South Asia Times Inqueries: info@southasiatimes.org On June 4, 2025, South Asia Times (SAT) hosted a high-level roundtable, “The Kashmir Equation: Territory, Identity, and the Evolving Indo-Pak Crisis,” […]
Canada Drops Modi from G7 Invite List After Nijjar Row
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s conspicuous absence from the upcoming G7 Summit in Canada marks a significant diplomatic rupture in New Delhi’s recent trajectory of global engagement. For the first time since 2019, India will not participate in the prestigious gathering of the world’s leading industrialised nations—an omission that reflects the deepening diplomatic standoff between […]
Rafale Controversy and Costs of Concealment: India’s Transparency Crisis
The recent fallout between India and France over the combat performance of Rafale fighter jets has cast a revealing spotlight on India’s military transparency—or lack thereof. The controversy emerged following a brief but intense escalation with Pakistan, during which India’s much-touted French-made Rafales failed to demonstrate superiority over Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jets, many of […]
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: A Transformative Project
CPEC, the flagship of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, is transforming Pakistan through enhanced connectivity, infrastructure, industrial growth, and regional integration, positioning the country as a future geo-economic hub.
Whispers and Thunders: A Story of Diplomatic Reversals
Donald Trump’s embrace of a Pakistani delegation amid India’s diplomatic cold shoulder marks a pivotal shift in South Asia’s geopolitical calculus.
The Stimson Center Report and the Shattered Indian Narrative
A recent study by the Stimson Center, a respected U.S.-based think tank, has lent further support to Pakistan’s claims that India lost several aircraft during Pakistan’s counter-air operations in the May 2025 conflict. Indian officials had previously denied any such losses, even in the face of mounting independent and international evidence. However, the Indian Chief […]
Precision Over Provocation: Pakistan’s New Toolkit of Military Engagement with India
The recent Pakistan-India crisis redefined modern warfare, highlighting different “Rules of Engagement.” Pakistan showed strategic restraint and used advanced technology to deter full-scale war, while India escalated quickly under nuclear risks. The conflict expanded into cyber and civilian targets, broadening the battleground. Pakistan’s effective use of C4I2 command systems limited Indian advances and maintained balance. India’s aggressive policies and diplomatic isolation were exposed during the crisis.
India’s Covert Footprint in Iran Under Scrutiny?
Iran’s rare public warning about “illegal Indian agencies” operating on its soil has brought fresh attention to India’s covert footprint in the region. Focusing on the sensitive Sistan-Baluchestan province, the statement hints at deeper intelligence activities, potentially validating long-standing Pakistani claims and signaling a shift in regional intelligence dynamics.
Operation Sindoor: A Brazen Breach of International Law
India’s Operation Sindoor, launched without UN authorization or credible evidence, marks a serious breach of international law. By bypassing legal frameworks and striking deep into Pakistani territory, India undermined the UN Charter and set a troubling precedent for unilateral military action.