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Arshad Sharif’s Death and Political Polarization in Pakistan
On October 23, Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif was fatally shot in Kenya, raising concerns of political polarization impacting objective journalism in Pakistan. In the months preceding his murder, Sharif vocally criticized Pakistan’s current government and its powerful military, fueling suspicions…
Pakistan in 2022: A Year of Economic and Political Turbulence
For Pakistan, 2022 began on a high note with the launch of its first citizen-centric National Security Policy (NSP), which reiterated the need to put human security at the center of the country’s security apparatus. Under this new approach, Pakistan…
Nepal in 2022: A Younger Generation Raises its Voice
Nepal has experienced political turmoil, a dire economic situation, and monumental foreign policy developments in 2022. The country hosted several high-level officials from India, China, and the United States this past year, navigating a more polarized geopolitical climate in South…
Making the “Indian Dream” of Digital Upward Mobility into Reality
On November 22, Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar stated that India has converted its “soft power” into “software power” while speaking at the UNESCO India-Africa Hackathon. The Hackathon itself was an example of this transformation: the event convened over 600…
What the Imran Khan Attack Means for Pakistan
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was shot and injured during a protest rally in Punjab province on November 3. At least six others were wounded in the firing, and one bystander was killed. Stimson South Asia Program Director Elizabeth…
بھارت کی پناہ گزینوں پر پالیسی اور جغرافیائی سیاسیات
بھارتی وزیر برائے ہاؤسنگ و شہری امور ہردیپ سنگھ پوری نے ۱۷ اگست کو روہنگیا مسلمانوں کی دارالحکومت میں موجودگی پر ایک ٹوئٹ کے ذریعے ایک تنازعے کو جنم دیا۔ پوری نے ٹوئٹ کیا کہ نئی دہلی میں موجود روہنگیا…