Appraising the Human Security of CPEC
Ever since the launch of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in 2015, there has been debate regarding its viability in the economic, political, and security […]
Category: Regional Connectivity
The Reality of Pulwama: Moving Beyond the Optics
While it has been over a month since the deadly Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM)-perpetrated vehicle-borne suicide attack that took place in the Pulwama district of Jammu and […]
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 […]
It’s Time for Regional Countries to Take the Lead in Afghanistan
A partial withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, an eventuality that has been intensely debated in the last six months, appears imminent. Media reports about […]
Looking Ahead to 2019: A Precarious Year for Afghanistan
The United Nations Strategic Review of 2017 reclassified Afghanistan from a post-conflict state to an active conflict state. As we enter 2019, the conflict not […]
India, China, and the Battle of Perceptions in the Indo-Pacific
As the concept of the Indo-Pacific region (IOR) begins to gain traction in the United States and elsewhere, China and India are being increasingly juxtaposed […]
Looking Ahead to 2019: The Great Indian Balancing Act
Whether one lauds or condemns the specifics of India’s foreign policy orientation under the premiership of Narendra Modi, one can hardly ignore his efforts to […]
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 […]
اینڈامن اور نیکوبار جزائر: مشرق میں بھارت کا تزویراتی محور
عمومی طور پر اینڈامن اور نیکوبار جزائر (اے-این-آئی) مشرق میں بھارت کی بیرونی چوکی کے طو ر پر گردانے جاتے ہیں لیکن اب انہی جزائر […]
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 […]