Pakistan’s BRICS Membership and the India Hurdle
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk’s recent visit to Pakistan opened new avenues for bilateral cooperation between the two countries. During his trip to Islamabad, Overchuk held meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari, and Foreign Minister…
Are India-China Ties on the Mend?
In the past few months, there has been a sudden uptick in official interactions between India and China. Their foreign ministers met twice in July, followed by the 30th and 31st rounds of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination…
Mapping the Prospect of Arms Control in South Asia
Once considered a factor of stability during the height of the Cold War, the global arms control architecture is now all but crumbling. In South Asia, arms control has always remained elusive, and the prospects for the future seem slimmer…
A New Era in Sri Lanka?: Implications of Dissanayake’s Presidency
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the leftist National People’s Power (NPP), rode a popular anti-establishment vote to power in last weekend’s Sri Lankan presidential election. The election, the first to be held at any level in the country since 2020,…
Sheikh Hasina’s Political Demise and Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy in the Yunus Era
The fall of Sheikh Hasina is arguably the most significant political event in the history of post-independent Bangladesh. Her one-and-a-half decade grip on power has finally been shaken loose by a mass uprising led by students, a feat that her…
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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Geopolitics & Diplomacy Pakistan’s BRICS Membership and the India Hurdle
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk’s recent visit to Pakistan…
Defense & Security India and Pakistan’s Development of Drones: Implications for Strategic Stability
On 23 August, 2024, a small Indian drone was spotted…
Hindi & Urdu سی پیک کو بچانے کے لیے، پاکستان کی چین پالیسی میں اصلاح کی ضرورت ہے
پاکستان کے وزیر اعظم شہباز شریف رواں ماہ کے اوائل میں صدر شی جن پنگ اور دیگر اعلیٰ چینی حکام سے ملاقاتوں کے بعد تقریباََ خالی ہاتھ وطن واپس پہنچ گئے ہیں۔ چین نے واضح انضباطِ اوقات ( ٹائم لائن) کے تحت پاکستان میں بڑے منصوبوں کے لئے سرمایہ کاری کا وعدہ نہیں کیا۔ اس […]
Nuclear Issues For Arms Control to Thrive in South Asia, a Bilateral Consultative Body is Crucial
India and Pakistan have not held significant bilateral arms control…
Domestic Politics A New Era in Sri Lanka?: Implications of Dissanayake’s Presidency
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the leftist National People’s Power…
Geopolitics & Diplomacy Are India-China Ties on the Mend?
In the past few months, there has been a sudden…
India Must Match China’s Speedy Moves in Bangladesh’s New Political Landscape
In early September, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen met…
Geopolitics & Diplomacy Modi’s Visit to Ukraine: A Step in Forward Diplomacy and “De-Hyphenation”
The recent escalation of tensions between Russia and Ukraine has…