Nepal’s Predicament: Stuck between the Indo-Pacific and BRI?
As the new government led by Nepal Communist Party Chairman (NCP) KP Sharma Oli completes one year in office last month, novel foreign policy challenges […]
Saudi Arabia’s Investment in Pakistan: No Strings Attached?
The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Muhammad bin Salman (MBS), began his Asia tour on February 17th with a two-day visit to Pakistan. He was […]
Can China Spur Economic Development in South Asia?
After the initiation of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, South Asia has often been described as the linchpin of connectivity amongst BRI-participating […]
Looking Ahead to 2019: Nepal’s Development Aspirations Under Pressure
In 2018, Nepal witnessed defining political moments that have set the tone for a future course in the country’s domestic and foreign policy. With a […]
Can India Compete with China in its Neighborhood?
Though India has been revitalizing its relations with countries across the world, its diplomatic skills have often been found wanting when it comes to dealing […]
Finding Common Ground: Exploring India-China Cooperation in Afghanistan
Asia’s economic giants and regional competitors China and India, otherwise known for their adversarial relationship, have been trying to project a new momentum of cooperative […]
Between Two Giants: Why an India-China Dialogue Mechanism Benefits Nepal
Nepal’s tumultuous political transition came to an end with the promulgation of a new constitution in 2015, followed by elections that transformed the country from […]
Why the United States Should Accommodate India on Chabahar
The recent reinstatement of U.S. sanctions on Iran and statements from U.S. officials asking India to reduce oil imports from the West Asian country highlight […]
سی-پیک: احتیاط یا امید؟
مئی ۲۰۱۶ کے اپنے ایک مضمون میں میراکہنا تھا کہ پاکستان کو ایک ایسی خارجہ پالیسی کی ضرورت ہے جس میں معاشی محرکات ہوں اور […]
CPEC: A Case for Caution or Optimism?
In my 2016 article on CPEC, I argued that Pakistan needs a calculated and rational foreign policy, with economic activity serving as the foundation of […]