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Return to articlePakistan’s BRICS Membership and the India Hurdle
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk’s recent visit to Pakistan opened new avenues for bilateral cooperation between the two countries. During his trip to Islamabad, Overchuk held meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari, and Foreign Minister…
Modi’s Visit to Ukraine: A Step in Forward Diplomacy and “De-Hyphenation”
The recent escalation of tensions between Russia and Ukraine has yet again underscored the urgent need for international diplomatic efforts to ease the situation. In this context, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kyiv last month has sparked a…
Amidst a Political Imbroglio: What’s Next for Bangladesh’s Nuclear Energy Dreams?
The current situation in Bangladesh, marked by the fallout from months-long student protests and the subsequent resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has plunged the country into uncertainty. Despite an interim government now taking charge and attempting to navigate…
Modi’s Visit to Russia: A Strategic Miscalculation?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent two-day visit to Russia has garnered significant attention. During the visit, President Vladimir Putin conferred Russia’s highest civilian award, the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, on Modi, an unprecedented move that symbolizes the two…
SAV Q&A with Amira Jadoon –Explaining the Broader Implications of Islamic State-Khorasan’s Moscow Attack
On March 22, 2024, Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP) killed approximately 137 people in Moscow, Russia, in one of the worst terror attacks Russia has ever experienced. As Russians seek answers, Afghanistan watchers are also on high alert, carefully watching and analyzing what…
UNSC Resolution 2669 and the Future of the Myanmar Crisis
On February 1, 2021, the Myanmar military staged a coup against the elected civilian government, the National League for Democracy (NLD), and declared a national state of emergency. People across Myanmar took to the streets to protest and demand the restoration…