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Return to articleIndia-Canada Ties: Addressing History and Envisaging a Better Future
On September 18, 2023, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of the political assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh leader who had espoused the cause of Khalistan, a separatist movement that seeks to create a homeland for…
Two Years After Taliban Takeover: What is India’s Afghanistan Policy?
August 15, 2023 marked two years since the Taliban stormed to power in Afghanistan. In this period, Afghanistan’s humanitarian situation has deteriorated markedly, with women bearing the brunt of the decline. India has adopted a cautious approach in its dealings…
پاکستان کا مسئلۂ دہشتگردی: تدارُکِ دہشت گردی اور انسدادِ دہشت گردی میں حائل خلیج
پاکستان میں دہشت گرد حملوں کی حالیہ لہر نے انسدادِ دہشت گردی کے لیے کی گئی کوششوں کو اکارت کر کے پیچھے کی جانب دھکیل دیا ہے۔ردُّالفساد کے تحت کومبنگ آپریشنز اور انسدادِ دہشت گردی کی جامع تر حکمت عملیوں…
Pakistan’s Terrorism Problem: The Schism between Antiterrorism and Counterterrorism
The recent wave of terrorist attacks in Pakistan has reset the clock on counterterrorism efforts. Combing operations and a more comprehensive set of counterterrorism strategies under Radd-ul-Fasaad allowed Pakistan to stem the peak of terrorist activities in 2009. However, these measures face scrutiny…
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…
The Lasting Legacies of Partition for Pakistan’s Pashtuns
August 2022 marked the 75th anniversary of the 1947 Partition of the Indian subcontinent. With the displacement of millions through divisions along religious lines and the creation of new borders and independent nations, Partition has left a legacy that echoes…