Is the UN Veto Power a Help or Hindrance to Peace?

World Peace on Hold? The UN veto power sparks controversy. Does it empower or obstruct global peacekeeping efforts?
Behind TTP Mergers: Security Dynamics for Pakistan

The recent surge of mergers within the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) paints a concerning picture for Pakistan’s security landscape.
Crossroads of Power: Decoding CPEC Geopolitics

Attacks on Chinese in Pakistan aren’t new. Baloch separatists with a long history of unrest target CPEC. Who’s behind the recent surge? Could external actors be fueling tensions?
What Does the Speech by Taliban Supreme Leader Portend?

What might be the far-reaching implications of the speech by Afghan Taliban’s Supreme Leader on global affairs and societal norms?
India’s RAW: Rogue Agents or Rogue Agency?

India’s RAW faces a crisis of trust. A botched assassination plot raises questions of rogue agents or a rogue agency itself.
Dynamics of Four-Sided Saga in Asia-Pacific Region
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US vs. China. Pakistan’s strategic balancing act. A deep dive into the Asia-Pacific’s “four-sided saga” and its impact.
From Missing to Militant: Balochistan’s Tale

Following a militant attack on the Gwadar Development Authority Complex, the notion of Baloch missing persons has been severely debunked. This attack, carried out by militants from the BLA Majeed Brigade, was successfully neutralised by security forces, resulting in the deaths of all seven terrorists. The events that followed this occurrence not only exposed the […]
How Islamic Tradition Became ‘Foreign’ in Modern India

The Islamic tradition in India is as indigenous as any other traditions in South Asia. But colonial era writings and modern Hindu nationalism portray Islam as foreign, endangering Muslim communities.
Privatization in Pakistan: A Fix or a Flaw?

Pakistan’s economic crisis is dire. The IMF advocates for privatization in Pakistan as a solution, but is it a cure-all or a risky gamble?