Allama Mohammed Iqbal and the Idea of Sovereign State
Islam to Iqbal was a philosophical ethos, more than a mere religion confined to the individual sphere. Thus, he spoke both in terms of the individual and the collective – framed in the concept of the Ummah.
Kashmir – The Geoeconomic Trends
Since October 27th, 1947, Kashmir’s illegal occupation persists. Delhi’s August 5th, 2019 move aims for demographic change.
Is the United States Pivoting to Eurasia?
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US Deputy Secretary of State visit to South Asia, particularly regarding Afghanistan, marks a shift towards civilian diplomatic engagement.
14 July 2001 – Pak India Agra Summit
14th July holds seminal importance in the history of South Asia, especially in the context of post-conflict rapprochement that took place between contentious states of India and Pakistan. This ice melting came in the form of the bilateral Agra Summit, held in the Indian city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh.
BRI and South Asia – Achieving Global Connectivity
South Asian countries attain diversities and similarities in their cultural, economic, and political patterns. However, their relations with China have developed differently which shows the distinct regional patterns of international relations.
Civilian Nuclear Potential of South Asia
The massive threshold of the population is an untapped reservoir that could steer the developmental determinants of South Asia.
The Nuclear Conundrums in South Asia
May of 1998 is interesting in the history of South Asia, as two of its major powers, Pakistan and India undertook series of nuclear tests that would veer the strategic imbalance in South Asia. India took precedence when it carried out its Pokhran II tests in the Rajasthan desert from 11-13 May of 1998. Pakistan […]
4th May 1799 – Tipu Sultan Embraces Martyrdom
May 4th, 1799 was the date when Tipu Sultan, affectionately known as ‘Tiger of Mysore’ embraced martyrdom. He died while fighting against the British East India company.
Challenges in Afghan Peace Process: Regional Prospects
Afghanistan is considered the central point of attention when it comes to South Asian geopolitics. Particularly since the last one year, Afghanistan has caught a lot of international attention.
Pakistan\’s Special Envoy Visits Afghanistan
Pakistan’s Special Envoy\’s visit to Afghanistan, M Sadiq met his Afghan counterpart Omer Daudzai at Presidential Palace in Kabul this Sunday. Matters pertaining to trade, transit, and security were the themes of discussion. This visit comes two weeks after NA Speaker Asad Qaiser’s trip was cancelled as he could not land in Kabul due to […]