Sans Dialogue, Is South Asia on the Brink of War?
The current political environment between India and Pakistan is not a harbinger for peace. There was hope that the newly-elected Imran Khan government in Pakistan […]
Gearing up for Drones in India’s Maritime Space
Recently, India issued regulations on the operation of drones or Remotely Piloted Aircraft, incorporating them into its civil aviation regulatory framework effective December, 2018. Drones […]
The Subcontinental Podcast – Episode 7 – A Conversation with Manpreet Sethi & Sadia Tasleem
This episode of The Subcontinental podcast features three guests: Manpreet Sethi, a Senior Fellow and head of the Nuclear Security Project at the Centre for Air Power Studies in […]
Pakistan and the Politics of CPEC: A Rethink on the Anvil?
A new debate on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is brewing in Pakistan’s political circles–is it time to reassess the project and the benefits it […]
China: Crisis Manager or Conflict Party in South Asia?
China’s growing political and economic stature along with its deepening trade relationships with many South Asian countries have translated into increasing Chinese influence in the […]
بھارت-امریکہ جوہری معاہدے کے دس سال:پاکستان پر اثرات
۲۰۰۸ میں بھارت-امریکہ جوہری معاہدہ دونوں ملکوںــــ جو دنیا کی سب سے بڑی جمہوریتیں بھی ہیںـــ کے تعلقات میں ایک اہم موڑ ثابت ہوا۔جب اس […]
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Deterrence Stability in South Asia: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
In a 2014 article titled “To Sea or Not to Sea: A Nuclear Triad in South Asia,” I had argued that nuclear weapons at sea […]
تیسری قوت کے ذریعےجوہری امن کو برقرار رکھنا: جنوبی ایشیا کےلئے اثرات
تزویراتی لٹریچر یہ بتاتا ہے کہ کشیدگی کے اوقات میں جوہری دشمنوں کا مقصد براہِ راست حملے کو ڈیٹر کرنا (روکنا) ہے۔ اسے دوطرفہ ڈیٹرنس […]
India’s Nuanced Indo-Pacific Strategy
India’s recent logistics agreement with France promises to take its Indo-Pacific strategy one step forward, establishing another strategic partner for New Delhi in the Indian […]
صدر ٹرمپ کی جنوبی ایشائی پالیسی کا ایک سال؛ افغانستان کےلئے ایک ناکامی
This article has been translated from its original English version by SAV staff. To read the original version, click here. اگست ۲۰۱۷ کو جب امریکی […]
Bilateral Security Agreement: Addressing US-Afghanistan Divergence?
Amidst debates over whether U.S. President Donald Trump’s South Asia Strategy is working, the security situation in Afghanistan has become increasingly volatile. Over 513 Afghan […]
India-Japan Summit 2018: Consolidating Strategic Ties
In what was his third visit to the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to Japan to attend the 13th annual India-Japan summit with Prime […]
India’s Arctic Engagement: Shifting from Scientific to Strategic Interests?
Recently, India’s Ministry of Earth Sciences approved the renaming of its “National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research” to the “National Centre for Polar and Ocean […]
Brokering Peace in Nuclear South Asia: Crisis Management and Bargaining Frameworks
Nuclear South Asia attracts frequent international attention owing to the rivalry between the nuclear armed states, unresolved disputes, porous borders, and recurrent crises. These crises […]
Happymon Jacob on India-Pakistan Relations, the Line of Control, and Track-II Dialogues
In this new series, SAV talks to scholars and practitioners to understand the trends and potential inflection points in South Asian security. In an interview […]
CPEC: A Case for Caution or Optimism?
In my 2016 article on CPEC, I argued that Pakistan needs a calculated and rational foreign policy, with economic activity serving as the foundation of […]
Counterterrorism and Peacebuilding in Pakistan: Responsibility of Great Powers
In September, the United States confirmed that it was cancelling security assistance to Pakistan over its “lack of decisive actions” against militants. This decision came months […]
Andaman and Nicobar Islands: India’s Strategic Linchpin in the East
Often seen as India’s outpost in the east, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (ANI) have increased in strategic value in recent years. Situated just 140 […]
سی-پیک: احتیاط یا امید؟
مئی ۲۰۱۶ کے اپنے ایک مضمون میں میراکہنا تھا کہ پاکستان کو ایک ایسی خارجہ پالیسی کی ضرورت ہے جس میں معاشی محرکات ہوں اور […]
SAV Review: India’s No-First-Use Doctrine is Here to Stay
The use of nuclear weapons against a state’s adversary is a critical component of deterrence policy. Understanding the importance of this, India adheres to a […]
Evaluating Trump’s Strategy in Afghanistan: Achieving National Security Goals?
President Trump, in August 2017, outlined his Administration’s strategy for Afghanistan and South Asia, noting that, “we have inherited a challenging and troubling situation in […]
چین: جنوبی ایشیا میں کرائسز مینیجریا تنازعہ کی وجہ؟
چین کا بڑھتا ہوا سیاسی و معاشی قد کاٹھ اور جنوبی ایشیائی ممالک کے ساتھ بڑھتےتجارتی تعلقات نے خطے میں اس کا اثرورسوخ بھی بڑھا […]
Understanding India’s Tilt to BIMSTEC
In the past few years, Indian policymakers have begun to breathe new life into the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral, Technical and Economic Cooperation […]
Why the United States Should Accommodate India on Chabahar
The recent reinstatement of U.S. sanctions on Iran and statements from U.S. officials asking India to reduce oil imports from the West Asian country highlight […]
India, Pakistan, and the Tussle of Escalation Dominance
The cancellation of a meeting between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers that was to be held on the sidelines of the United Nations General […]
The U.S.-India Nuclear Deal Ten Years On: The View from Washington
The 2008 civil nuclear deal is the most important episode in U.S.-India relations in at least three decades. From the perspective of the United States, […]
Maintaining Nuclear Peace through Third Parties: Implications for South Asia
Strategic literature has generally posited that in crisis moments the goal of nuclear rivals is to deter direct attacks. This has been termed as a […]
Assessing the U.S.-India Nuclear Deal Ten Years Later: Symbolism and Substance
On October 8, 2008, President George W. Bush signed the United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act into law. Two days later, a […]
India-Russia S-400 Deal: Regional Implications
Three years ago, in December 2015, India approved the purchase of the Russian-made S-400 Triumf air defense system, an anti-ballistic missile, anti-aircraft system, with the […]
Ten Years of the Indo-U.S. Civilian Nuclear Agreement: Implications for Pakistan
The Indo-U.S. civilian nuclear agreement of 2008 marked a turning point in the history of relationship between India and the United States, the two largest […]
ٹرمپ کی افغانستان حکمتِ عملی کا جائزہ:کیانیشنل سکیورٹی کے مقاصد حل ہو گئے؟
صدرڈونلڈ ٹرمپ نے اگست ۲۰۱۷ میں افغانستان اور جنوبی ایشیا سے متعلق نئی حکمتِ عملی ترتیب دی اور کہا کہ “ہمیں افغانستان اور جنوبی ایشیا […]
امریکہ کو بھارت کو چاہ بہار پر کیوں مدد دینی چاہیئے؟
امریکہ کی طرف سے ایران پر پابندیوں کی بحالی اور امریکی سرکاری عہدیداران کی طرف سے بھارت کو مغربی ایشیائی ملک سے تیل نہ لینے […]