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India-China Relations: The End of Hope for an Asian Century
The 21st century witnessed the end of the Cold War and the emergence of Asian players as important poles of power in international relations. Led by rapidly growing economies like India and China, this century promised to be an Asian century fostered…

India-Australia Bilateral Ties Get New Momentum
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recently concluded a four-day state visit to India. Marking the first visit by an Australian PM in six years, the trip witnessed high-profile engagements in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state of Gujarat.…

امریکہ چین تزویراتی مقابلہ اور جنوبی ایشیا میں ہتھیاروں کی دوڑ
حالیہ برسوں میں، واشنگٹن نے چین کو اپنے "سب سے بڑے تزویراتی حریف" کے طور پر بیان کیا ہے اور بیجنگ کے بڑھتے ہوئے اثر و رسوخ کا مقابلہ کرنے کے لیے زیادہ جارحانہ پالیسی اختیار کی ہے۔ اگرچہ داخلی…

U.S.-China Strategic Competition and the Resulting Arms Race in South Asia
In recent years, Washington has described China as its “greatest strategic competitor” and adopted a more aggressive policy to counter Beijing’s growing influence. While U.S. domestic audiences have largely applauded Washington’s more assertive stance, escalating tensions between the United States…

Looking Back at 2022: SAV Editors’ Picks
At South Asian Voices, we pride ourselves on publishing diverse perspectives from across the subcontinent on important and often contentious issues related to the politics, security, and economics of South Asia. Below are the SAV editorial team’s top picks of 2022: Brigitta Schuchert…

Strategic Ambiguity in Indian Outer Space Policy
On December 9, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly endorsed a United States resolution that sought to prohibit direct-ascent anti-satellite tests (DA-ASATs), following a moratorium endorsed by the UN First Committee on Disarmament and International Security in early November. The moratorium…