Evaluating the Nuclear Taboo in India and Pakistan
In this South Asian Voices virtual roundtable Dr. Nina Tannenwald, Dr. Manpreet Sethi, and Dr. Sannia Abdullah examine the role of the nuclear taboo in […]
India at the Leaders Summit on Climate: An Opportunity to Boost Cooperation
As the United States rejoins the Paris Agreement after a brief hiatus, the Biden administration must regain legitimacy in the international climate order. President Biden […]
The Subcontinental Podcast- Episode 3 – Dr. Stephen Cohen
This episode of The Subcontinental features guest Professor Stephen Cohen, a senior fellow in the Foreign Policy program at The Brookings Institution. He joined Brookings after […]
India’s COVID-19 Tragedy
As of early April, India has been experiencing a heart-wrenching second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. India’s case and death rates are currently the highest […]
Eyeball to Eyeball at Pangong Tso: Why Sino-Indian Tensions Will Continue
Pangong Tso stands as one of the most perilous moments in the litany of military collisions between India and China. Amid the barren summits and […]
پاک فوج میں ارتقاء اور تسلسل: دی کوئٹہ ایکسپیریئنس کا جائزہ
کرنل (ریٹائرڈ) ڈیوڈ او اسمتھ اپنی کتاب ”دی کوئٹہ ایکسپیریئنس: اے اسٹڈی آف ایٹی چیوڈز اینڈ ویلیوز ود ان پاکستانز آرمی“ میں کمانڈ اینڈ اسٹاف […]
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Quad vs. RCEP: A Resilient Supply Chain, Advantage India?
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) held its first ever (virtual) summit level meeting on March 12, 2021, between the heads of the four democratic partners—India, […]
ادارہ جاتی نقطہ نگاہ اور خارجہ پالیسی: کوئٹہ ایکسپیریئنس کا ایک جائزہ
جنوبی ایشیائی جغرافیائی سیاست کے مشاہدہ کاروں کے لیے پاک فوج (پی اے) اور دنیا کے بارے میں اس کی رائے ہمیشہ سے ہی گہری […]
The U.S.-China Strategic Rivalry and its Implications for Pakistan
The U.S.-China relationship has grown increasingly tense in recent years. Policymakers on both sides have adopted a more assertive posture, not only in the realm […]
افغان امن عمل کے مستقبل کا جائزہ
طالبان کو بے دخل کرنے والی افغانستان بون کانفرنس کے انعقاد کے دو دہائی بعد افغان باشندوں کے مستقبل کا فیصلہ ایک بار پھر ایک […]
A Response to the South Asian Voices Series: “Reviewing the Quetta and Wellington Experience”
It is an honor to have one’s book reviewed by a credible scholar, but it is extraordinary (and humbling) to have two of one’s books […]
India and the EU: Small Steps Through Summits
As Europe concedes the “rise of Asia” as a major trend in global politics, it is imperative for the European Union (EU) to turn eastwards. […]
Hot Takes: The Opportunity Cost of Sidelining Pakistan from Biden’s Climate Summit
Keen to undo some of the environmental havoc wreaked during the Trump administration, U.S. President Biden has rejoined the Paris Accord and decided to convene […]
India and Pakistan’s Democratic Backslide
Two reports on freedom and democracy rankings across the world have recently created a furor in India. Freedom House – a U.S.-based non-profit measuring political […]
Disengagement in Ladakh: India and China at a Crossroads
For at least nine months, Indian and Chinese troops have faced off at multiple points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) — the disputed […]
Pakistan’s Investment Climate: The FDI Problem
Since entering office, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) government has attempted to increase Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), especially in Pakistan’s tourism and agriculture sectors. The PTI […]
The Nuclear Taboo, Deterrence, and Institutional Relationships
Waning Nuclear Taboo in South Asia In a recent Stimson Center paper, Nina Tannenwald discusses the dynamics of the “nuclear taboo”, the “normative inhibition against […]
The Farmers’ Movement and “Anti-National” Messaging in India
The ongoing farmers’ movement against recent agricultural reforms they believe threaten their livelihoods has gained nationwide traction and holds a great deal of political significance. […]
پاکستان سری لنکا تعلقات کا جائزہ
فروری ۲۰۲۱ میں عمران خان نے بطور وزیراعظم پاکستان سری لنکا کا پہلا دورہ کیا۔ کولمبو کا یہ دو روزہ دورہ جس دوران عمران خان […]
The Untapped Economic Potential of the Pakistan-Turkey Relationship
Pakistan and Turkey have always had a positive relationship—and one which has steadily improved under the leadership of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan and Turkey’s […]
It Is Time That the United States Concedes to the Reality of the Indo-Russian Friendship
The outgoing U.S. Trump administration tried to dissuade India from inducting the S-400 air defense system it purchased from Russia, warning India of potential sanctions […]
The Myanmar Coup and India’s Refugee Policy
The military coup in Myanmar in early February—and the ensuing crackdown on citizens and political opposition protesting the coup—has led to an emerging refugee crisis […]
The Nuclear Taboo & South Asia: Reviewing Nina Tannenwald’s “23 Years of Nonuse”
In her recent policy paper for the Stimson Center, Nina Tannenwald provides an insightful assessment of the nuclear taboo, or the normative inhibition against the […]
کشمیر میں بڑھتا دباؤ
اگست ۲۰۱۹ میں جب جموں وکشمیر کو اپنی نیم خودمختار حیثیت سے محروم کیا گیا، نریندر مودی کی زیرقیادت بھارتیہ جنتا پارٹی (بی جے پی) […]
Revisiting India-Pakistan Nuclear CBMs
In May 2016, the South Asian Voices series “18 Years On: Examining the State of India-Pakistan Nuclear CBMs,” asked contributors to explore the effectiveness of […]
COVID-19 Strikes the “Pharmacy of the World,” Again
India has recently experienced a dangerous rise in COVID-19 cases yet again. As of April 22, new daily cases have exceeded 300,000 and daily deaths […]
India’s Visa Policy Can Better Reflect “Neighborhood First”
Speaking at an interview with Times Now, a popular Indian news channel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the enhanced strength and respect of the Indian […]
دی ویلنگٹن ایکسپیریئنس: ایک جائزہ
کرنل ڈیوڈ او اسمتھ نے اپنی تازہ ترین کتاب ”دی ویلنگٹن ایکسپیریئنس: اے اسٹڈی آف دی ایٹی چیوڈ اینڈ ویلیوز ود ان دی انڈین آرمی“ […]
پاکستان میں سرمایہ کاری کا ماحول: ایف ڈی آئی کا مسئلہ
اقتدار سنبھالنے کے بعد سے پاکستان تحریک انصاف کی کوشش رہی ہے کہ پاکستان میں، بالخصوص سیاحتی اور ذراعتی شعبوں میں براہ راست غیرملکی سرمایہ […]
Reviewing Pakistan-Sri Lanka Relations
Last month, Imran Khan made his first visit to Sri Lanka as Pakistan’s Prime Minister. The two-day visit to Colombo, during which Imran Khan and […]
The West Bengal Assembly Elections and India-Bangladesh Relations
The outcome of the ongoing assembly elections in West Bengal will significantly influence the future of India-Bangladesh relations. Policymakers in both New Delhi and Dhaka […]
COVID-19 Vaccination in Bangladesh: A Race Against Time
The COVID-19 pandemic has relentlessly spread across Bangladesh, which now finds itself in the middle of the global epicenter of the virus—South Asia. Among the […]
Elevating India-Vietnam Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific Theater
Strategic convergence in the maritime domain has allowed Vietnam and India to scale up bilateral engagement but there is still room for further cooperation as […]
Assessing the Future of the Afghan Peace Process
Two decades after the Afghanistan Bonn conference that excluded the Taliban, the future of the Afghan people depends again on a foreign summitry, this time […]
Pakistan and the Evolving Debate on the Nuclear Taboo
For the 23 years since their 1998 nuclear tests, India and Pakistan have not used nuclear weapons; however, they exchanged several nuclear threats in all […]
بھارتی فوج میں خطرے کا ادراک اور ترجیحات: ویلنگٹن ایکسپیریئنس کا ایک جائزہ
کرنل ریٹائرڈ ڈیوڈ او اسمتھ کی کتاب ”دی ویلنگٹن ایکسپیریئنس: اے اسٹڈی آف ایٹی چیوڈ اینڈ ویلیوز ود ان دی انڈین آرمی“ بھارتی فوج کے […]
The Soft Power of Tourism for Pakistan
When the news of a rescue operation for three mountaineers on a K-2 winter expedition went viral online in February, it highlighted a striking theme […]
Nepal Braces for a COVID-19 Crisis
Nepal has been hit by a second wave of coronavirus, evident in the sharp increase in daily infections. As of April 30, Nepal’s daily cases […]
Pakistan’s Visa Diplomacy Dilemma
The T-20 Cricket World Cup 2021 is scheduled to take place in India later this year. The game, most popular in South Asia, draws thousands […]