Is the China-Iran Deal the Push Pakistan-Iran Ties Need?
Recently, the New York Times reported that Iran and China had drafted a USD $400 billion economic and security agreement. The proposed agreement is poised […]
Regional Affairs
Twitter Diplomacy and Iran-India Relations
In a significant diplomatic move earlier this month, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei launched a Twitter handle in Hindi. Khamenei already maintains Twitter accounts in […]
India’s Taiwan Opportunity
India-Taiwan relations have long been overshadowed by their respective ties with China. Barring some notable exceptions, the relationship has remained dormant over the past few […]
The Iran-China Deal: Implications for India
The ambitious China-Iran USD $400 billion deal has raised suspicion in India. According to a New York Times report, the proposed deal centers on developing […]
Tamil diaspora and the LTTE movement in Sri Lanka
Several South Asian countries have been affected by armed conflicts that have undermined their sovereignty and territorial integrity. Sri Lanka faced the ethno-separatist Tamil Eelam […]
Afghanistan’s Future: Regional Perspectives on the Road Ahead
After more than 18 years of conflict, the United States and the Taliban signed an agreement on February 29, 2020 that paved the way for […]
The Escalation of Ceasefire Violations across The Line of Control
By the first half of 2020, ceasefire violations across the Line of Control between India and Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir had reached a record-high […]
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The Nepal-India Border Dispute: Improving Dialogue
This June, Nepal amended its constitution to depict Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani – areas disputed with India – within Nepali territory. The current border dispute […]
The Sino-Indian Conflict in Ladakh: An Explainer
Even after five rounds of commander level talks between India and China, the hostilities between the two countries in the Himalayan region have far from […]
ایران کا افغانستان میں متوازن کردار
امریکہ اور طالبان کے مابین ۲۹ فروری کو دوہا میں دستخط پانے والا امن معاہدہ کچھ بے یقینی بھی اپنے ہمراہ لایا ہے۔ معاہدے کے […]
The Future of Pakistan-Taliban Ties in Afghanistan
The signing of the Doha Agreement between the Afghan Taliban and the United States in February 2020 represented a success for Pakistan, which had advocated […]
The rise of the CLMV countries and India’s regional role
Among ASEAN’s member states, the Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam (CLMV) corridor is one of the fastest-growing subregions. With exponential growth in trade and capital […]
Iran’s Afghanistan Balancing Act
The signing of the peace agreement between the United States and the Taliban on February 29 in Doha has brought along its share of uncertainty. […]
A Post-Galwan Crossroads? Reviewing 70 Years of India-China Relations
Even as India and China celebrate the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic ties this year, tensions have escalated on the disputed border. In a virtual panel […]
China’s Rising Influence and Nepal’s Balancing Act
The Indian Army chief General Narvane’s recent allegations that Nepal took action on the Kalapani issue on someone else’s behest—evidently referring to China—drew sharp criticisms […]
پاکستان کی نگاہ سے چین بھارت تعلقات، ایک جائزہ
چینی اور بھارتی سپاہ گزشتہ ایک ماہ سے اپنی متنازعہ سرحد پرایک بار پھر آمنے سامنے ہیں۔ ۶ جون کو ملٹری سربراہوں کے درمیان ملاقات […]
China’s Strategic Relations with Sri Lanka
China’s increasing forays in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) through its naval assets, have added a brand new dimension to the security dynamic of the […]