Climate and Security Nexus in South Asia
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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…
In Pakistan, Climate Change is the Primary Threat to National Security
Between July and September this year, 235 Pakistanis lost their lives and another 169 suffered injuries due to the current monsoon spell. On the other hand, approximately 134 civilians have lost their lives in terrorism-related incidents since the start of…