Gearing up for Drones in India’s Maritime Space
Recently, India issued regulations on the operation of drones or Remotely Piloted Aircraft, incorporating them into its civil aviation regulatory framework effective December, 2018. Drones […]
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands: India’s Strategic Linchpin in the East
Often seen as India’s outpost in the east, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (ANI) have increased in strategic value in recent years. Situated just 140 […]
Happymon Jacob on India-Pakistan Relations, the Line of Control, and Track-II Dialogues
In this new series, SAV talks to scholars and practitioners to understand the trends and potential inflection points in South Asian security. In an interview […]
Counterterrorism and Peacebuilding in Pakistan: Responsibility of Great Powers
In September, the United States confirmed that it was cancelling security assistance to Pakistan over its “lack of decisive actions” against militants. This decision came months […]
Bilateral Security Agreement: Addressing US-Afghanistan Divergence?
Amidst debates over whether U.S. President Donald Trump’s South Asia Strategy is working, the security situation in Afghanistan has become increasingly volatile. Over 513 Afghan […]
India-Russia S-400 Deal: Regional Implications
Three years ago, in December 2015, India approved the purchase of the Russian-made S-400 Triumf air defense system, an anti-ballistic missile, anti-aircraft system, with the […]
Evaluating Trump’s Strategy in Afghanistan: Achieving National Security Goals?
President Trump, in August 2017, outlined his Administration’s strategy for Afghanistan and South Asia, noting that, “we have inherited a challenging and troubling situation in […]
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Trump’s South Asia Strategy, One Year On: A Debacle for Afghanistan
Announced on August 21, 2017, U.S. President Donald Trump’s new strategy for Afghanistan and South Asia was warmly welcomed in Afghanistan, with the hope that […]
Better the Alliance You Know: The Problem with Trump’s Pakistan Strategy
Pakistan is the only ally that the United States has among Afghanistan’s neighbors. Yet, last year, the White House announced a new South Asia strategy […]
India-United States 2+2 Dialogue: Time to Ask Difficult Questions
Going by the famous American expression “third time’s the charm,” the twice-postponed Indo-U.S. 2+2 dialogue is the awaited event of the year, finally taking place […]
Majoritarian Insecurities in South Asia
At the moment, several countries around the world are witnessing the phenomenon of the majority community feeling irrationally threatened by minorities. But in South Asia, […]
As Financial Hurdles Hit CPEC, What’s in Store for Pakistan?
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a priority for both Pakistan and China, has hit hurdles at each phase. China has now and again assured Pakistan […]
Should the United States and Pakistan Team Up Against ISKP?
As millions of Pakistanis went to the polls to vote in Pakistan’s 2018 general election, a suicide bomb blast near a polling station in Quetta […]
Negotiating an Afghan-led Peace Process: Positive Signs and Remaining Hurdles
The past month has seen the wheels turning towards a peace process in Afghanistan. A rare three-day truce observed by Afghan soldiers and the Taliban […]
Rough Seas: Challenges to India-United States Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
The Indo-Pacific region has increasingly become a focal point for diplomatic and security cooperation between the United States and India. In recent months, both countries […]
Divisions within the Afghan Taliban: An Opportunity for Peace?
Over the past 17 years of war in Afghanistan, the Afghan Taliban has suffered several splits and realignments. The Taliban’s internal divisions have become especially […]
What the Case of Punjab Says about Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Policy
The province of Punjab is the heart of political and economic activity in Pakistan. Over 53 percent of the active members of the National Assembly […]