Why the Indus Water Treaty Should Remain Intact
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The Indus Water Treaty is back in the spotlight as India seeks changes! What does this mean for water security and regional peace?
Bangladesh’s Political Shift: Fall of Mujibur Rahman’s Legacy
![Protesters stormed Prime Minister Hasina's palace in Dhaka after weeks of violent student protests, leading to her resignation on August 5, 2024. [Image/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/credit-prothom-alo-1024x1024.webp)
As Pakistan hosts the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, India finds itself grappling with a series of diplomatic dilemmas
CPEC 2.0: A Strategic Pivot for Pakistan
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With CPEC 2.0 in full swing after the SCO Summit 2024, Pakistan and China are deepening their strategic ties.
India & Pakistan: A Tale of Two Diplomatic Journeys

The diplomatic journeys of India and Pakistan have been a wild ride, reflecting their evolving roles on the global stage. There is a common perception that Pakistan has always followed an emotional and unrealistic foreign policy. This approach is believed to have led to its isolation in the region and worldwide. On the contrary, Indian […]
Rape Culture in India: The Enduring Crisis

Breaking down the rape culture of India—why it’s still happening, who’s responsible, and why it continues to thrive.
Narcotics and Crime in South Asia: Breaking the Cycle of Impunity

Narcotics and crime in South Asia are interlinked, affecting our youth and the vulnerable. It’s time to break the cycle of impunity
What’s Behind India Explaining Modi’s Ukraine Visit to Russia?
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Why is India explaining Modi’s Ukraine visit to Russia? Can it balance strategic autonomy amid LAC tensions and alliances?
The Great Deception: A New Battlefield?

The Great Deception—From 1965 to 2024, warfare has evolved from clear borders to unseen battles.
The Indian Ocean Battle No One’s Talking About!
![The USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, transits the Indian Ocean, supporting U.S. and ally security in the Indo-Pacific [Image via U.S. Navy by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Colby A. Mothershead, July 2023].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1000w_q95.webp)
The Indian Ocean is more than just water—it’s the strategic heartbeat of global trade and power struggles between world powers.
Drug Production and Trafficking: Threats to Pakistan

Pakistan’s proximity to Afghanistan heightens drug production and trafficking risks, posing severe challenges, especially for the youth.