Civil Society Mobilization for Reducing Nuclear Risks in South Asia
In 2017 Sobia Paracha examined the role of civil society in reducing nuclear risks globally and in South Asia. In light of the recent 75th […]
COVID-19 and the “Guns Versus Butter” Debate in South Asia
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, analysts have been discussing the virus’ far reaching impact on global healthcare systems, socioeconomic well-being, and existing national security priorities […]
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 […]
Exploring the Structural Challenges in India-Nepal Relations
On May 20, Nepal published a map asserting ownership over the territories of Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura, which it disputes with neighboring India, upsetting ties […]
A Post-Galwan Crossroads? Reviewing 70 Years of India-China Relations
Even as India and China celebrate the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic ties this year, tensions have escalated on the disputed border. In a virtual panel […]
بحری جوہری ڈیٹرنس کی پاکستانی جستجو کے پس پردہ تزویراتی تخمینے
بحری جہت، جنوبی ایشیا میں پاکستان و بھارت کے مابین جوہری ڈیٹرنس کے پلڑے میں ہونے والا حالیہ اضافہ ہے۔ گزشتہ تین دہائیوں کے دوران […]
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China’s Rising Influence and Nepal’s Balancing Act
The Indian Army chief General Narvane’s recent allegations that Nepal took action on the Kalapani issue on someone else’s behest—evidently referring to China—drew sharp criticisms […]
ہندو قوم پرستی کی جانب بھارتی جھکاؤ، پاکستان سے تعلقات کیلئے کیسا شگون ہے؟
بھارتی وزیراعظم نریندر مودی کی جانب سے اپنی جماعت بھارتیہ جنتا پارٹی کی عام انتخابات میں دوسری مدت کیلئے تاریخی فتح یقینی بنانے کے ایک […]
افغان سیاسی تصفیے کی ممکنہ اشکال
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چین بھارت موجودہ سرحدی تنازعے کا تجزیہ
سیاسی فرمان ”اختلافات کو تنازعات میں نہیں بدلنا چاہئے،“ چین اور بھارت کے تعلقات کے ضمن میں تیزی کے ساتھ غیر متعلق ہوتا جا رہا […]
Likely Scenarios for An Afghan Political Settlement
The imminent announcement of a date and venue for possible intra-Afghan talks—the first round of negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban—has generated optimism […]
بھارت کا چین کے حوالے سے پالیسی میں روایتی سوچ سے انحراف
جون ۱۵کو دن ڈھلے، بھارتی اور چینی فوجی مشرقی لداخ میں واقع وادی گالوان کے ایک تنگ پہاڑی سلسلے پر بر سر پیکار تھے، جب […]
An Insight into Pakistan’s View on Sino-Indian Relations
For over a month, Chinese and Indian troops have been in a renewed standoff along their disputed border. Although the conflict seemed to be subsiding […]
The Disputed Roots of the Current India-China Border Standoff
Since May 5, India and China have been witnessing tense border skirmishes and standoffs in Sikkim and Eastern Ladakh along the un-demarcated and disputed Line […]
Iran’s Afghanistan Balancing Act
The signing of the peace agreement between the United States and the Taliban on February 29 in Doha has brought along its share of uncertainty. […]
Can the Intra-Afghan Negotiations Yield Lasting Peace?
Even after almost half a century of conflict, Afghanistan has ranked first out of the ten must-watch conflicts for 2020 by the International Crisis Group. Today, the […]
India’s Position in a Post-U.S. Withdrawal Afghanistan
India’s role in Afghanistan in the past two decades or so is defined by its significant contribution towards the development of the country through assistance […]
Upping the Ante in Conventional Deterrence: An Overview of India’s Tejas Fighter Jet
Two months ago the Indian Air Force (IAF) operationalized its second squadron of the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), an indigenous fighter jet that initially […]
The Crisis Potential of Pakistan’s Increasing Water Stress
It is anticipated that by 2025, Pakistan will face a water shortage of 31 million acre feet of water, or roughly about a third of […]
The Changing Tide of China-India Relations: Reviewing 70 Years of Diplomacy
The latest SAV series India-China: 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations has been released on the cusp of what may come to be remembered as one […]
پاک چین تعلقات اور امریکی ردعمل: اسلام آباد کی نگاہ سے ایک جائزہ
پاکستان اور چین نے حال ہی میں اپنے سفارتی تعلقات کے ۶۹ برس مکمل ہونے کا جشن منایا ہے۔ اس موقع پر چینی وزارت خارجہ […]
Strengthening the Indian Chakravyuh: Optimizing India’s Strategic Advantages in the Maritime Domain
On November 5, 2018 Rear Admiral (retd.) William McQuilkin assessed Indian maritime strategy in the Indian Ocean Region, and strategic options for greater Maritime Domain […]
Interpreting India’s Maritime Priorities: Lessons for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy
On his maiden visit to India as president earlier this year, Donald Trump declared before the packed stands of Ahmedabad’s Motera Stadium that “together, we […]
Pakistan’s Economy One Year After the IMF Bailout
In July 2019, Pakistan started its macroeconomic adjustments under the IMF bailout program of USD $6 billion over three years to tackle its twin (current […]
Understanding the Deaths of Shahdad and Ehsan Baloch
On May 1, 2020 Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) students Shahdad and Ehsan Baloch were killed in Balochistan in a skirmish with Pakistani security forces. Little has […]
China’s Strategic Relations with Sri Lanka
China’s increasing forays in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) through its naval assets, have added a brand new dimension to the security dynamic of the […]
The China-India-Pakistan Triangle: Origins, Contemporary Perceptions, and Future
Even as India and China find themselves embroiled in yet another border standoff at the Line of Actual Control (LAC), commentators have sounded alarm on […]
پاکستان کی نگاہ سے چین بھارت تعلقات، ایک جائزہ
چینی اور بھارتی سپاہ گزشتہ ایک ماہ سے اپنی متنازعہ سرحد پرایک بار پھر آمنے سامنے ہیں۔ ۶ جون کو ملٹری سربراہوں کے درمیان ملاقات […]
Shedding the Dogmas in India’s China Policy
Late on June 15, Indian and Chinese troops engaged in a deadly clash on a narrow mountain ridge in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh […]
Mission Accomplished? Balancing U.S. Interests and Future Challenges in Afghanistan
Even under the best of circumstances, the next five years in Afghanistan will be difficult. Were an optimal scenario to emerge with a peaceful, sustainable […]
Changing the Script to Change the Narrative: The Modi Government’s Evolving Playbook on Pakistan
Since 2014, India’s security and foreign policy thinking on Pakistan has been characterized by a singular motif: changing the script to change the narrative. This […]