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A Weaponized Dollar: Challenges and Opportunities for India
Under U.S. President Donald Trump, Washington is increasingly using volatility to assert its economic power against allies and adversaries alike. Since returning to power, Trump has unleashed an aggressive blend of economic, trade, and technology policies with the aim of…
U.S. Retreat Provides India an Opportunity for Humanitarian Leadership in South Asia
Since the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president for the second time, Washington has suspended key foreign aid programs around the globe, impacting many developing countries, including in South Asia. This development has consequently created an opportunity for Beijing…
Yunus Visit Resets Bangladesh-China Relations
The recent visit to Beijing by Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus marked a historic milestone in Bangladesh-China relations, commemorating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in August 1975, China has…
پاکستان کے اقتصادی رجحان کا جائزۂ نو: کیا اُڑان پاکستان قرضہ جات اور انحصارکی گردش سے باہر نکل پائےگا؟
دنیا میں بین الاقوامی مالیاتی فنڈ (آئی ایم ایف) کے سب سے بڑےقرضے حاصل کرنے والےممالک میں سے ایک ہونے کے باوجود پاکستان کی معیشت بڑھتی ہوئی غربت، افراطِ زر اور بے روزگاری کے ساتھ مسلسل ڈگمگاہٹ کا شکار ہے۔سمبر…
Reassessing Pakistan’s Economic Trajectory: Can Uraan Pakistan Break the Cycle of Debt and Dependency?
Despite being one of the world's largest recipients of International Monetary Fund (IMF) loans, Pakistan’s economy continues to falter, with rising poverty, inflation, and unemployment. In December 2024, Pakistan launched the Uraan Pakistan 5-Year Transformation Plan, a bold attempt to…
Nurturing Mizoram’s Role in India’s Foreign Policy: Refocusing From Security to Development
Earlier this month, Indian security forces captured a large stash of heroin in the state of Mizoram along the India-Myanmar border. The operation exemplified New Delhi's longstanding concerns regarding drug trafficking and border security in the state, which shares boundaries…