Press Release | South Asia Times Hosts Roundtable Discussion on India’s Lok Sabha Elections and Regional Implications
South Asia Times (SAT) held a Roundtable Discussion on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in India, bringing together experts to discuss trends, outcomes, and regional/global ramifications.
Youm-e-Takbeer: More Than Just a Scientific Feat!
![Pakistan’s Youm-e-Takbeer, marking the 1998 nuclear tests, signifies not just a scientific feat but also embodies Pakistan’s national character [Image via Dawn Images].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/6292e48f594c9.webp)
Youm-e-Takbeer, marking Pakistan’s 1998 nuclear tests, signifies not just a scientific feat but also embodies Pakistan’s national character.
A Decade of Modi: India’s Democratic and Diplomatic Conundrum
![As India reflects on a decade of Modi in the Prime Minister's Office, the journey reveals a troubling trajectory [Image via Reuters].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2022-08-15T072754Z_114745352_RC2PWV9C3995_RTRMADP_3_INDIA-INDEPENDENCEDAY.webp)
As India reflects on a decade of Modi in the Prime Minister’s Office, the journey reveals a troubling trajectory!
Indian Elections 2024: Trends and Expected Outcomes
South Asia Times (SAT) hosts expert panelists to discuss trends, outcomes, and global impact of Indian elections.
Political Metamorphosis of India: Global Ripple Effects
![US-India flags fly at the White House. Since 2014, political metamorphosis of India under the BJP has diverged toward a Hindu-centric identity [Image via Reuters].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2023-06-21T195636Z_979887234_RC2VN1AOY3KX_RTRMADP_3_USA-INDIA-1704088052.webp)
Since 2014, political metamorphosis of India under BJP has diverged from Nehru’s liberal vision towards a Hindu-centric identity led by Modi.
ISIS-K Threat Surge: Afghan Crisis and Spillover into Pakistan
![Surging ISIS-K Threat in Afghanistan; Taliban Patrol Kabul Streets: August 27, 2021. [Image Credit: Aamir Qureshi/AFP via Getty Images]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/gettyimages--1024x1024.webp)
ISIS-K threat surge in Afghanistan poses a significant threat to the regional security, with potential spillover into Pakistan.
India’s Strategic Bet on Chabahar Port
![India's Chabahar Port deal with Iran strains US ties [Image via Al jazeera].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/d81483c851b346e781728c0251224343_18.webp)
India’s Chabahar Port deal with Iran strains US ties. Can India balance its strategic US partnership and regional ambitions with Iran?
Putin’s Blockade: Russia Vetoes Space Arms Control
![Russia's defense ministry tests on 15 July 2020 posed no threat to other space equipment, according to the country's foreign ministry. [via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/a9e3d473c95c467fa0fff93c0fb0bfe7_18.webp)
Russia’s UN veto on a space weapons ban has reignited fears of a space arms race. Can diplomacy prevent a war in the cosmos?
Decoding AJK Unrest
![AJK unrest erupts as grievances over resource management and government transparency simmer. Will Pakistan address these concerns? [Image: WAPDA]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SAT-Web-Banners-15-1024x1024.webp)
AJK unrest erupts as grievances over resource management and government transparency simmer. Will Pakistan address these concerns?