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SAV Q&A with Fahd Humayun: Pakistan and the “Islamabad Process”
On April 16, South Asian Voices spoke with Dr. Fahd Humayun about Pakistan's role as mediator and the prospects for the Pakistan-led peace process.
Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions: An Open War in a Regional Crisis
In late February, following terrorist attacks on mosques in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) attributed to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Pakistan launched airstrikes on the border provinces of Afghanistan targeting TTP and Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) camps. In response,…
Pakistan’s Bridge-Building Diplomacy in the Middle East
Pakistan has emerged as a key player in the Middle East war by positioning itself as a “bridge-builder.” By advocating de-escalation between Saudi Arabia and Iran as well as reportedly serving as a messenger between the United States and Iran,…
भारत-यूरोपीय संघ रक्षा समझौता: औद्योगिक तर्क और रणनीतिक संदर्भ
कई महीनों के वार्तालाप के उपरांत, भारत और यूरोपियन संघ 27 जनवरी, 2026 को एक मुक्त व्यापार समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर कर एक राजनैतिक पढ़ाव पर पहुँच गए। व्यापार समझौते को सार्वजनिक रूप से "सभी समझौतों की जननी" के रूप में…
Tariffs, Trust, and Transparency: Why Clarity Will Shape the India–US Trade Moment
After months of speculation, debate, and concern, India and the United States announced a joint framework for a trade agreement in February 2026, putting an end to much of the tumult that has dogged the relationship since the summer of…
Ashtalakshmi in the Northeast: Development Without Security?
During his visit to Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh in September 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the Northeast as the country’s “Ashtalakshmi,” invoking the group of eight forms of the goddess Lakshmi and symbolizing the region’s cultural wealth, rich…