Economic Nerve Centers of India at Risk in Future Conflict

A chilling shift in Pakistan’s strategic posture signals a potential new front in future India-Pakistan conflicts: economic warfare. In response to recent military escalations, Islamabad is reportedly prepared to target India’s industrial hubs, threatening vital economic infrastructure and financial interests linked to the ruling elite. As deterrence evolves, New Delhi must reassess its security doctrine to safeguard the backbone of its economic power.
Constructing the Other: The Indian State’s Long War on Sikh Identity

Since India’s independence in 1947, the Sikh community has faced a persistent pattern of marginalization through legal subversion, political suppression, and violent repression. From the denial of religious identity in the Constitution to the storming of the Golden Temple and the 1984 anti-Sikh pogroms, this article examines how state institutions have systematically undermined Sikh rights, expression, and autonomy—both within India and across borders.
India’s Section 69A: Silencing Dissent Online

India’s Section 69A enables online censorship raising global concerns over digital freedom and the silencing of dissent.
Terror as Strategy: The India-BLA Nexus

The insurgency in Pakistan’s Balochistan province has long been a complex and deeply rooted conflict, marked by cycles of violence, instability, and unrest. While some of the grievances are genuine, the evolution of this insurgency in recent decades has seen increasing external interference. Pakistan states that India, the chief actor accused of fueling this unrest, […]
A Contradictory Compassion? India’s Stance on Refugees

India’s provision of humanitarian aid to Afghan refugees repatriated from Pakistan is a recent attempt to showcase its compassion for refugees, especially Afghans. However, this gesture, recognized by the Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, sharply contrasts with India’s past involvement in the Afghan conflict and its broader history of handling humanitarian crises and refugee […]
India’s “My Way or the Highway” Diplomacy

Diplomatic Arrogance? India’s Strained Relationships with the West
India’s hostile reaction to US peace brokering, its dealings with Russia and Iran, and criticism of European diplomacy paint a picture of a challenging partner.
Pakistan to Challenge India’s IWT Suspension at Global Forums
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Pakistan plans legal action against India over IWT suspension following Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists.
Pakistan Says India Shared ‘No Evidence’ Even a Week After Pahalgam Attack
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Pakistan rejects India’s accusations on Pahalgam attack, calls them baseless amid rising tensions and mutual punitive actions.
Pakistan Warns of Stronger Response if India Escalates Tensions
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Deputy PM of Pakistan Ishaq Dar vows a strong response to India if tensions escalate over the recent Kashmir attack.
Pakistan Shoots Down Indian Drone Near LoC Amid Kashmir Tensions
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Pakistan shoots down Indian quadcopter along LoC amid rising Kashmir tensions and threats of military escalation.