Trump 2.0 Could Recalibrate U.S. Indo-Pacific Engagements
The just-concluded U.S. election was a dramatic showdown in more ways than one, leaving observers on edge as both a Republican and a Democratic win seemed equally plausible. Ultimately, Donald Trump clinched an unexpectedly decisive victory, securing both the popular…
Pakistan’s Security Challenges Threaten to Undermine Its Relationship with China
China and Pakistan have long enjoyed close relations, often described as an "ironclad friendship." However, the historically close relationship between Pakistan and China is currently facing significant pressure due to increasing security threats. In recent years, attacks on Chinese nationals…
Trump 2.0: Implications for South Asia
The speculation and excitement around the U.S. election has ended with the victory of Republican candidate, Donald J. Trump. For the first time in over a 100 years, a candidate has become president after being voted out of office once…
India and Pakistan’s Development of Drones: Implications for Strategic Stability
On 23 August, 2024, a small Indian drone was spotted across the Line of Control in the airspace over Pakistan-administered Kashmir, a reminder of the ever-present tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi. While Pakistan claims it shot down the drone,…
Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Elections: A New Dawn?
After a gap of ten years, elections for Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Legislative Assembly were finally held from September 18 to October 1, 2024. While the National Conference (NC) and its alliance partners won a total of 49 seats,…
What Will a Breakdown in the Global Moratorium on Nuclear Testing Mean for South Asia?
Across its two and a half years, the Russia-Ukraine war has catalyzed an already ongoing unraveling of nuclear arms control and nonproliferation norms. The current downturn has been characterized by Russia rescinding its commitments to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty…
SAV Collection: Understanding the Factors Behind Bangladesh's Protests
In this joint series with The Third Pole, SAV aims to ignite dialogue and action for a more collaborative approach to combating climate change in South Asia. Authors in this series explore how South Asian governments can adapt to climate change by pursuing diplomatic, transparent, and cooperative frameworks, despite the challenges.
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Defense & Security India’s 2024-2025 Defense Budget: Incremental Progress at Best
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Geopolitics & Diplomacy Pakistan’s Security Challenges Threaten to Undermine Its Relationship with China
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Geopolitics & Diplomacy Trump 2.0: Implications for South Asia
The speculation and excitement around the U.S. election has ended…
Geopolitics & Diplomacy Trump 2.0 Could Recalibrate U.S. Indo-Pacific Engagements
The just-concluded U.S. election was a dramatic showdown in more…
Geopolitics & Diplomacy India Should Take a Proactive Interest in the TAPI Pipeline
On September 11, 2024, the Taliban regime in Afghanistan declared…