Geopolitics & Diplomacy

The Lasting Legacies of Partition for Pakistan’s Pashtuns
August 2022 marked the 75th anniversary of the 1947 Partition…

Pakistan-U.S. at 75: Sustaining the Momentum
On September 29, the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad hosted a…

Improving India-Turkey Relations
On the margins of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA),…

China-Taliban: An Uncomfortable Marriage of Convenience
On September 13, the first containers departed China en route…

Western Indian Ocean: The Missing Piece in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy
In a long-delayed move, the White House announced its intent…

India and the Russia-Ukraine War: The Need for a Proactive Approach
In a recent bilateral meeting between India’s Prime Minister Modi…

The Lasting Legacies of Partition for Pakistan’s Pashtuns
On April 26, 2023, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and…
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SAV Explainer: Sino-Japanese Strategic Competition in Bangladesh
On April 26, 2023, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and…

Islamabad at a Critical Juncture: Pakistan Must Prioritize Its Ties to Saudi Arabia
Islamabad and Riyadh have a history of strong ties largely…

Afghanistan’s Fate in the Balance: China and India’s Quest for Influence
On October 1, 2023, the ousted Afghan government of President…

Decoding Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Public Responses to the Israel-Hamas War
The gruesome conflict between Israel and Hamas is having a…

China’s Fight Against India’s Soft Power: The Case Against ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’
The theme of this year’s G20 summit held in New…

SAV Collection: South Asian Perspectives on the Israel-Hamas War
On October 7, terror group Hamas killed more than 1,200…

Rethinking India-China Dynamics amidst Political Transitions in the Maldives
The recent political transitions in the Maldives are poised to…

India-Canada Ties: Addressing History and Envisaging a Better Future
On September 18, 2023, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused…