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Indus Water Treaty Needs Updates to Keep it Relevant
On August 30, 2024, India formally issued a notice to Pakistan seeking a review and modification of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), citing concerns over shifting population demographics, agricultural demands, and the urgent need to accelerate clean energy development. The…
India-China Disengagement: Bilateral and Regional Implications
The recent border agreement between India and China marks a significant diplomatic breakthrough, especially considering the heightened tensions between the two sides following the Galwan Valley clash in 2020. Reached after years of negotiations to resolve a military standoff that…
India and Pakistan Must Collaborate to Combat Winter Smog
Each year, winter air pollution transforms a season of festivity into a public health crisis in South Asia. The region hosts 29 of the world’s 30 most polluted cities and endures significant health and economic repercussions as a result. According…
India Should Take a Proactive Interest in the TAPI Pipeline
On September 11, 2024, the Taliban regime in Afghanistan declared a public holiday in Herat to mark the resumption of work on the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline. At the inauguration ceremony, Taliban chief Mohammad Hassan Akhund and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov…
SCO 2024: Pakistan’s Strategic Moment to Influence Regional Perceptions
After a significant hiatus, Pakistan became the center of international attention by hosting dignitaries from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states, observers, and special guests on October 16 in Islamabad. Most notable, however, was Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam…
What Will a Breakdown in the Global Moratorium on Nuclear Testing Mean for South Asia?
Across its two and a half years, the Russia-Ukraine war has catalyzed an already ongoing unraveling of nuclear arms control and nonproliferation norms. The current downturn has been characterized by Russia rescinding its commitments to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty…