Nuclear BrahMos: On the Anvil?
In 2018, Joy Mitra examined the role of the BrahMos missile system in India’s deterrence posture towards China and the potential ramifications this might have […]
The Fall and Rise of Pakistan’s Space Ambitions
If one views the historical trajectory of recent space endeavors, Pakistan got off to a terrific start. Being a collaborative partner with NASA and the […]
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 […]
Kashmir: One Year After August 5
On August 5, 2020, despite the surge of coronavirus cases in India, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a grand temple […]
Is the China-Iran Deal the Push Pakistan-Iran Ties Need?
Recently, the New York Times reported that Iran and China had drafted a USD $400 billion economic and security agreement. The proposed agreement is poised […]
اسلحے کی روک تھام کے ضابطوں کی منسوخی: جنوبی ایشیا میں ڈیٹرنس اور سلامتی پر اثرات
ٹرمپ انتظامیہ کی جانب سے روس کے ساتھ اسلحے کی روک تھام کے دو کلیدی معاہدوں انٹرمیڈیٹ رینج نیوکلیئر فورس ٹریٹی (آئی این ایف) اور […]
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India’s Taiwan Opportunity
India-Taiwan relations have long been overshadowed by their respective ties with China. Barring some notable exceptions, the relationship has remained dormant over the past few […]
ایران کا افغانستان میں متوازن کردار
امریکہ اور طالبان کے مابین ۲۹ فروری کو دوہا میں دستخط پانے والا امن معاہدہ کچھ بے یقینی بھی اپنے ہمراہ لایا ہے۔ معاہدے کے […]
Twitter Diplomacy and Iran-India Relations
In a significant diplomatic move earlier this month, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei launched a Twitter handle in Hindi. Khamenei already maintains Twitter accounts in […]
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 Sino-Indian Conflict in Ladakh: An Explainer
Even after five rounds of commander level talks between India and China, the hostilities between the two countries in the Himalayan region have far from […]
آئی ایم ایف بیل آؤٹ پیکج کے ایک برس بعد پاکستانی معیشت
جولائی ۲۰۱۹ میں پاکستان نے اپنے دوہرے (کرنٹ اکائونٹ اور مالیاتی) خسارے کے مسئلے سے نمٹنے کیلئے مائیکرو اکنامک ایڈجسمنٹس کا آغاز کیا تھا۔ یہ […]
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 […]
Pakistan’s CPEC Revival
On July 14th, in a story later pulled from the paper, Express Tribune reporter Shahbaz Rana covered the Pakistan government’s proposal for a new range […]
COVID-19 and the Future of Bangladesh
As is the case with most of the world, Bangladesh has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. While official statistics point to over 300,000 […]
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 […]
The Nepal-India Border Dispute: Improving Dialogue
This June, Nepal amended its constitution to depict Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani – areas disputed with India – within Nepali territory. The current border dispute […]
India at the UNSC: Walking A Tense Tightrope between the P3, Russia, and China
Two days prior to India’s eighth successful bid as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), it registered 20 casualties at the […]
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 […]
The Escalation of Ceasefire Violations across The Line of Control
By the first half of 2020, ceasefire violations across the Line of Control between India and Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir had reached a record-high […]
Why Are Women Experts “Absent” From Panels On War & Security?
In Aristophanes’ Lysistrata, an Athenian magistrate demands of an assembly of women: “And where do you get off taking an interest in war and peace?” The play, set […]
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. […]
Afghanistan’s Future: Regional Perspectives on the Road Ahead
After more than 18 years of conflict, the United States and the Taliban signed an agreement on February 29, 2020 that paved the way for […]
کیا مقصد حاصل ہوگیا؟ افغانستان میں امریکی مفادات اور مستقبل میں درپیش آزمائشوں میں توازن کی کوشش
افغانستان میں اگر حالات انتہائی سازگار ہوں تو بھی اگلے پانچ برس اس کیلئے مشکل ہوں گے۔ اگرغنی حکومت اورطالبان کے مابین پر امن طور […]
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 […]
پاکستان میں سی پیک کی تجدید
۱۴ جولائی کو ایکسپریس ٹریبیون کے رپورٹر شہباز رانا نے پاک چین اقتصادی راہداری (سی پیک) کے حوالے سے حکومت پاکستان کے ایک منصوبے کے […]
The Rajapaksas are Back at the Helm in Sri Lanka: What Does it Mean for India?
Amidst the growing concerns of the coronavirus pandemic, countries around the world are working to spur growth and enable a smooth return to the “old […]
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 […]
Can CPEC help Pakistan revive its Vision East Asia Policy?
On the 53rd ASEAN Day this month, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister affirmed further strengthening ties with ASEAN nations in line with Pakistan’s Vision East Asia Policy. […]
The rise of the CLMV countries and India’s regional role
Among ASEAN’s member states, the Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam (CLMV) corridor is one of the fastest-growing subregions. With exponential growth in trade and capital […]
Tamil diaspora and the LTTE movement in Sri Lanka
Several South Asian countries have been affected by armed conflicts that have undermined their sovereignty and territorial integrity. Sri Lanka faced the ethno-separatist Tamil Eelam […]
The Future of Pakistan-Taliban Ties in Afghanistan
The signing of the Doha Agreement between the Afghan Taliban and the United States in February 2020 represented a success for Pakistan, which had advocated […]
The Iran-China Deal: Implications for India
The ambitious China-Iran USD $400 billion deal has raised suspicion in India. According to a New York Times report, the proposed deal centers on developing […]
Unraveling of Arms Control Norms: Impact on Security and Deterrence in South Asia
The Trump administration’s decision to abandon two key bilateral arms control pacts with Russia, the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Force Treaty (INF) and recently the Open Skies […]