China’s Strategic Diplomacy: Reconciling Saudi Arabia and Iran
China pulled off a diplomatic victory with the historic reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran, undermining US geopolitical dominance over the region and fostering regional cooperation through dialogue and diplomacy.
India: The Fault Lines of Separatism
The ongoing search for Amritpal Singh and recent communal violence against Muslims provoke a broader discussion about the role of religion in contemporary Indian politics and the extent to which it has fueled separatism in the country.
Terrorism in Pakistan: The Indo-Iran Nexus
In addition to the local factors that have contributed to the emergence of various terrorist groups in Pakistan, the evidence of foreign influence, particularly from India and Iran, is too substantial to be dismissed.
Shared Destiny: Pak-Afghan Economic Connectivity
Pak-Afghan economic connectivity is just one piece of the broader puzzle of regional integration and connectivity, which in turn is dependent on peace in both countries. Ultimately, tapping their as yet unexplored economic potential can lead to a shared prosperous destiny and future.
Afghanistan: The Four-Pronged Saga
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Afghanistan, like a lock, can isolate Central, South, and West Asia from one another. If viewed positively, it can open the door to cooperation. These prospects are contingent on the China-India-Pakistan triangle serving as a major regional fault line.
Central to South Asia: Regional Is Global
China\’s ambitious revitalization of the ancient Silk Road is a grand strategy with a trickle-down effect, reminding low-income nations in the region of their significance as pivots and the necessity of establishing connectivity along geographical, cultural, and historical proximities
Pakistan and the Changing Strategic Milieu
Pakistan\’s geographic location, strategic capability, closeness to China, relations with regional countries and the US, and, most importantly, animosity towards India, have made the US Indo-Pacific strategy and its arrangements of interest to it.
IEA’s Future Policies for Pak-Afghan Relations | Mr Zabihullah Mujahid
On the recent Pakistan’s media delegation visit to Afghanistan, Pakistan’s journalist had a chance to talk to Mr Zabihullah Mujahid, Spokesman on IEA, on different issues.
Kashmir After Three Years of Abrogation of Article 370
From increase in civilian killings to change in Kashmir’s demography with Indians buying lands, there are increased concerns in the local communities.