India-Linked Criminal Networks in US: Human Trafficking & Rogue Activity
US arrests highlight India-linked trafficking, transnational crime, and state-linked rogue activity threatening Western security.
TTP Expands into Bangladesh: Transnational Militancy and Regional Risk
TTP’s recruitment in Bangladesh deepens transnational insurgency, highlighting regional security and counter-radicalization challenges.
A Digital Bridge in the Making: Reframing US–Pakistan Economic Engagement
US–Pakistan tech ties deepen as ICT investment, youth talent, and historic academic links reshape bilateral economic cooperation.
Pakistan-Afghanistan Soldier Release
Analysis of the Ramadan-era release of Pakistani soldiers, Saudi mediation, and what it signals for Pakistan-Afghanistan ties.
The Facade of Indian Strategic Autonomy
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India’s strategic autonomy faces pressure as US trade leverage, energy dependence, and defence ties test New Delhi’s balancing doctrine.
South Asia Times and CISS AJK Sign Memorandum of Understanding
South Asia Times (SAT) and CISS AJK signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 11 February 2026 to collaborate on research, policy briefs and strategic dialogues.
India and Trump’s National Security Strategy 2025
Washington’s new security lens is transactional. Partnerships must pay. For India, sentiment won’t suffice, deliverables will.
UN Report Warns Afghanistan Emerging as Hub of Cross-Border Terror Threats
UN report warns of rising TTP attacks from Afghanistan and growing regional terror threats, rejecting Taliban claims of eliminating militants.
Indian National Pleads Guilty in US Murder-for-Hire Plot
Indian national Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty to plotting murder of US Sikh separatist leader; highlights transnational repression risks.