Afghanistan: Case for Indian Military Assistance
Afghanistan has seen a tremendous surge in violence in the last few months. The Taliban have inflicted numerous casualties on the Afghan National Defense and […]
Regional Affairs
Pakistan’s Middle East Gamble
Pakistan finds itself between the devil and the deep sea in managing its diplomatic relations with the Middle East, notably Saudi Arabia and Iran. Before […]
United States-India-Pakistan Dynamics in the Trump Era
U.S. Representative to the United Nations Nikki Haley recently commented: “It’s absolutely right that this administration is concerned about the relationship between India and Pakistan and […]
Hot Takes: China’s Belt and Road Forum
Muhammad Daim Fazil This past weekend, all eyes were on the One Belt One Road (OBOR) summit in Beijing, attended by 29 countries and around […]
Why China’s One Belt, One Road Matters for Afghanistan
As the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation takes place in Beijing this weekend, a high-level delegation from Kabul will be in attendance with […]
Modi’s Israel Visit: Embracing the Middle East?
With his much-awaited trip to Tel Aviv in July, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing to break a long-standing diplomatic impasse—no Indian prime minister […]
What India May Be Trying to Signal with the Dalai Lama’s Visit
The Dalai Lama’s recent visit to India’s northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh prompted outrage from Beijing. The presence of the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader in […]
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Are Russia and China Moving Toward an All-Weather Partnership?
The growing cooperation between Russia and China is reaching its historical apex as the two countries reinforce each other’s interests and security concerns in the […]
Hasina’s India Visit: Expectations, Prospects, Frustrations
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to visit India later this week, and the two sides are expected to sign agreements on connectivity, infrastructure, […]
Hasina’s India Visit: Moving Beyond Teesta
Later this week, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, one of India’s staunchest supporters in the region, will finally be making a state visit—her first since […]
Understanding Russian Engagement in South Asia
Reports of Russian initiatives dealing with the Afghan situation and their outreach to Pakistan have set the proverbial cat among the pigeons. Many believe that […]
Russia in South Asia: Balancing United States and China
Last month, Moscow hosted a meeting on peace and stability in Afghanistan with representatives from China, Afghanistan, India, Iran, and Pakistan. This is the second […]
India-Russia in Testy Waters?
It is oft repeated that India and Russia share special and time-tested ties. In April 1947, even before it gained independence from colonial rule, India […]
Pakistan-Russia Ties: A Case of Shifting Geopolitics
As one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Pakistan and as an ally, the United States has been an almost permanent fixture […]
Russian Moves in Afghanistan
In December, Pakistan, China and Russia met in Moscow for the third round of the trilateral consultations on Afghanistan. The press release after the meeting, issued […]
Making Sense of China’s Role as a Crisis Manager in South Asia
While China’s growing alliance with Pakistan has raised alarm in relevant quarters in India, the situation might not be threatening to regional stability in South […]
Looking at Central Asia – India’s Extended Neighborhood
Earlier this month, India and Kyrgyzstan commenced the fourth edition of their annual joint military exercise Khanjar at Kok Jhangak. This past December, Indian Minister […]