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Russia’s Recognition of the Taliban: A Power Play in South and Central Asia?
In early July, Russia became the first country to formally recognize the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. This recognition followed an April 2025 ruling by Russia's Supreme Court to delist the Taliban as a terrorist organization. Russia's recognition signifies a major…
U.S. Unilateralism on Arms Control and Impact on South Asian Stability
The world has been watching President Donald Trump’s every move closely since his return to the White House in January, and the implications of his presidency for global arms control loom large. The New START Treaty, the last remaining nuclear…
Speed Without Substance? India’s Hypersonic Missile and Implications for Strategic Stability
On November 16, 2024, India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) conducted a test of what it claimed was a “long-range hypersonic missile” from Abdul Kalam Island in the Bay of Bengal. The missile has a reported range of 1,500…
India’s Indo-Pacific Approach in 2024 and Vision for 2025: Building on Regional and Global Influence
The return of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government for a third term in 2024 has meant a continuity in New Delhi’s foreign policy goals and projection, especially with regard to priorities in the Indo Pacific. The pursuit of key…
Pakistan’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…