Climate and Security Nexus in South Asia
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Pakistan Floods & Climate Security: Rethinking Comprehensive National Security
The ongoing floods in Pakistan devastated communities and the country’s infrastructure and economy. The rising frequency of floods, extreme rainfall, and heatwaves has moved climate change from a theoretical discussion point to a palpable burden on the country and its…
Climate Change and Food Insecurity in Pakistan
In the past few years, extreme weather conditions have become commonplace in Pakistan. Heat waves, droughts, and floods have become a yearly endemic, affecting food and water security. Marginalized communities—such as the poor, elderly, and women—face the brunt of these…
جنوبی ایشیا کا ماحولیاتی بحران، صنفی متوازن پالیسی کی جانب اشارہ کناں
جنوبی ایشیا میں بڑے پیمانے پر دستیاب انسانی وسائل اور جغرافیائی تزویراتی حیثیت اسے بین الاقوامی سرگرمیوں کے لیے منافع بخش بناتے ہیں۔ تاہم جنوبی ایشیائی ممالک کے درمیان گہری بداعتمادی اور دو طرفہ تناؤ نے اس خطے کو اپنی…
South Asia’s Climate Crisis Beckons A Gender-Balanced Policy Approach
South Asia’s vast human potential and geostrategic location have made it increasingly lucrative for international engagement. Nevertheless, deep-rooted mistrust and bilateral tensions between South Asian countries have kept the region from leveraging its potential. Over the last decade, climate change…
Non-Traditional Security Implications of Climate Change in Bangladesh
As Bangladesh recovers from the second mega cyclone of the year, following Cyclone Fani in May, the impacts of climate change have never been more prominent. On November 9, Cyclone Bulbul razed parts of Bangladesh and India, with early reporting…
Climate Change in India and South Asia: Intensifying Local Grievances
One of the most critical global challenges in the coming years is the existential threat humans face from climate change. While climate change is a global occurrence, South Asia will likely be one of the hardest hit regions – the…