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The Need for a Regional Mechanism for Nuclear Security in South Asia
The growth of nuclear power plants and radiological facilities and activities is increasing rapidly in South Asia. Besides the two nuclear giants, India and Pakistan, smaller countries are exploring nuclear energy options—Bangladesh, for instance, is currently constructing two nuclear power…
The Coup in Myanmar: Strategic and Political Implications for South Asia
On February 1, 2021, the Myanmar military led by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing arrested and detained State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi along with several senior civilian leaders from the National League for Democracy (NLD), in what has been…
Reconfiguring a post-COVID-19 Indo-Pacific
The Indo-Pacific region is one of the most dynamic and increasingly versatile geopolitical constructs. The region comprises some of the world’s most active economies and multilateral forums, thereby ensuring a more holistic understanding of both regional challenges and opportunities. The…
کیا سی پیک پاکستان کی ویژن ایسٹ ایشیا پالیسی کو دوبارہ زندہ کرنے میں مددگار ہوسکتا ہے؟
رواں ماہ آسیان کے ۵۳ویں یوم تاسیس کے موقع پر پاکستان کے وزیرخارجہ نے پاکستان کی ”ویژن ایسٹ ایشیا پالیسی“ کے مطابق آسیان ممالک کے ہمراہ تعلقات کومزید مضبوط بنانے کی تائید کی۔ ایک ایسے وقت میں کہ جب اسلام…
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. At a time when Islamabad is intent on pursuing economic diplomacy, reviving the policy, which…
Understanding the Indo-Pacific: A Case of Two Rivalries
The concept of the Indo-Pacific has emerged from an evolving mental map of the increasingly contiguous Indian and Pacific Oceans, as well as the growing economic interdependence of states within the region. However, the Indo-Pacific is also a political entity…