SAV Collection: Analysis by 2026 Stimson South Asia Visiting Fellows

SAV Collection: Analysis by 2026 Stimson South Asia Visiting Fellows

In this collection, editors have assembled contributions from the 2026 cohort to the South Asian Voices platform.

Recasting the Trajectory of Pakistan’s Defense Industry

Recasting the Trajectory of Pakistan’s Defense Industry

Pakistan's defense industry, which for decades focused on ensuring indigenous defense production in light of sanctions and wartime embargos, is now entering a new phase centered on export potential. Pakistan’s defense production complexes were initially designed to secure a continuous…

India’s Military Vision for 2047: A Challenging Path

India’s Military Vision for 2047: A Challenging Path

Historically, recurring crises, scarcity of resources, and a tendency toward ad hoc thinking have constrained India’s defense planning. But on March 10, 2026, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh released Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military,…

The Air War in West Asia: Lessons for Pakistan

The Air War in West Asia: Lessons for Pakistan

The U.S. and Israeli attack against Iran starting on February 28, 2026, aimed to degrade Iranian air defense systems, achieve air superiority, and strategically target sites across Iran. Given its lack of air defense integration and outdated air force, Iran…

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In our latest series, SAV experts grapple with the recent political upheaval in Nepal, which raised a number of critical questions: what drove the outpouring of mass frustration that toppled the government? How can the interim government—and the country as a whole—navigate the fraught political moment to hold legitimate, inclusive elections? Most importantly, what is required to address the concerns of Nepalis, implement lasting reforms, and deliver enduring stability and prosperity to the Himalayan nation? Explores answers to these questions below!

Read our series on Nepal's crisis