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.
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.
India Warns Afghanistan From Joining CPEC | A Threat to Afghan Economic Potential

Afghanistan, a landlocked country, is dependent on other countries for its trade. Despite being a central point that connects South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East, Afghan economic potential is hindered due to limited opportunities.
Rising Concerns Among Pakistan-Afghanistan-India | A Regional Unrest

Since the takeover of IEA, India has raised concerns on different forums. The recent statements of Army Chief of India and CRPF DG Kuldeep Singh have further highlighted the perceived threat regarding Afghanistan in India. This may cause further tension between Indo-Afghan ties. Simultaneously, IEA has been raising concerns regarding the drone attacks and alleged […]
Afghanistan and Pakistan: The Road to Prosperity

The most significant challenge for both Pakistan and Afghanistan is not persuading stakeholders of the economic viability of their transboundary projects but rather creating an ideal environment for them.
Pakistani Nationalism: Of Dreams and Delusions

Decades after the Lahore Resolution, the nation celebrates \”Pakistan Day\” with much fanfare and a kind of nationalism that is made up of a conglomerate of various delusions and desires.
India: The Cricket Hegemony

Cricket has grown increasingly politicized, with those with political clout and financial resources controlling the game. This notion applies to India\’s behaviour because it has risen to dominance owing to its resources.