Afghanistan: Terror Hub or Global Chessboard

From a terror hub to a battleground for global influence—Afghanistan’s future is more uncertain than ever, especially amid US-China rivalry.
Power of Bonding and Non-Western Emerging Great Powers Engagement: A Book Review
![Dr. Nazmul Islam’s Power of Bonding reveals how China and India engage with Pakistan through culture, history, and strategic partnerships. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SAT-Web-Banners-111-1024x1024.webp)
Dr. Nazmul Islam’s Power of Bonding reveals how China and India engage with Pakistan through culture, history, and strategic partnerships.
The Chabahar Conundrum: How US Sanctions Put India’s Geopolitical Gamble in Peril
![US sanctions on Iran's Chabahar Port disrupt India's regional ambitions, bolstering Pakistan's role in South Asian trade. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SAT-Web-Banners-10-1024x1024.webp)
US sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port disrupt India’s regional ambitions, bolstering Pakistan’s role in South Asian trade.
India’s Chabahar Plans Stumble After US Waiver Reversal
![US rescinds Chabahar port sanctions waiver, impacting India, Afghanistan, and shifting South Asia's trade dynamics. [Image via Getty Images]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_iStock-1354855541_2_1_1JCQLI3O-1024x675.webp)
US rescinds Chabahar port sanctions waiver, impacting India, Afghanistan, and shifting South Asia’s trade dynamics.
Saffron Shadows: A Global Threat Beyond India’s Borders
![Saffron shadows are now coloring India’s political discourse, but the script is anything but profound. It’s more Bollywood than reality. [Image via Hindutva Watch]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/3438534890_6eef53ecb0_k-1024x677.webp)
Saffron shadows are now coloring India’s political discourse, but the script is anything but profound. It’s more Bollywood than reality.
AI and LAWS in Warfare: The Tech That Could Tip South Asia’s Power Scale
![AI and LAWs are changing the rules of engagement. How will this impact regional stability, security, and the balance of power? [Image via Foreign Policy]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Michael-Hirsch-AI-future-warfare.webp)
AI and LAWs are changing the rules of engagement. How will this impact regional stability, security, and the balance of power?
India’s Maldives Crisis and Beyond: What is at Stake
![Washington Post report on alleged plot of India to oust Maldives government raises questions. What’s behind the claim and its geopolitical impact? [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1267258_5538403_1111111111_updates.webp)
Washington Post report on alleged plot of India to oust Maldives government raises questions. What’s behind the claim and its geopolitical impact?
2024 in Retrospect: A Year of Promises, Perils, and Paradigms
![2024, in retrospect, leaves behind a complex legacy—Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan marked by turmoil and mixed outcomes in politics, security, and democracy. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SAT-Web-Banners-30-1024x1024.webp)
2024, in retrospect, leaves behind a complex legacy—Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan marked by turmoil and mixed outcomes in politics, security, and democracy.
Bangladesh Seeks Abdali SRBM from Pakistan for Defense
![Bangladesh seeks to acquire Abdali SRBM from Pakistan to strengthen its defense amid growing tensions with India. [Image via AFP/ISPR]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30001814ee221bc-1024x720.webp)
Bangladesh seeks to acquire Abdali SRBM from Pakistan to strengthen its defense amid growing tensions with India.
Bangladesh to Import Fertilizer from Saudi Arabia for Food Security
![Bangladesh signs a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia to import 400,000 tons of fertilizer to boost food security. [Image via BADC]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/4558898-136579932.webp)
Bangladesh signs a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia to import 400,000 tons of fertilizer to boost food security.