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Institutionalizing Nuclear Confidence Building Measures between India and Pakistan
The absence of an institutionalized Nuclear Confidence-Building Measures (NCBMs) regime between India and Pakistan is an obstacle to the effective management of crises between these two nuclear-armed neighbors. Instances like the 2019 Pulwama-Balakot crisis and the 2022 accidental BrahMos missile…
Nuclearization Debates: What Can South Korea Learn from South Asia?
In this latest series co-published by South Asian Voices and 38 North, authors examine critical issues regarding nuclear dynamics and security challenges facing the Korean Peninsula, drawing from South Asia's experiences. As public support for nuclear weapons in South Korea grows significantly, utilizing…
Learning from South Asia’s Nuclearization: Lessons for South Korea
This piece was co-published as a part of a series with 38 North, a publication of the Henry L. Stimson Center. Earlier this year, South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-Yeol said his country could build nuclear weapons if the security situation…
Adjusting Pakistan’s Tech Sector Priorities
Editor’s Note: This piece originally appeared on The Diplomat and has been republished with permission from the editors. In a series of statements, top government officials have predicted optimistic figures for Pakistan’s future information technology (IT) exports. The former minister…
Islamabad at a Critical Juncture: Pakistan Must Prioritize Its Ties to Saudi Arabia
Islamabad and Riyadh have a history of strong ties largely due to religious linkages, similar historic foreign policy orientations, shared strategic interests, and economic dependencies. Pakistan’s economy is dependent on Saudi Arabia for energy imports, financial support during economic crises,…
Afghanistan’s Fate in the Balance: China and India’s Quest for Influence
On October 1, 2023, the ousted Afghan government of President Ashraf Ghani closed its embassy in India, weeks ahead of the arrival in Kabul of the Chinese Ambassador to Taliban-led Afghanistan. The vacuum left by the United States’ withdrawal from…
China’s Role in Pakistan’s Economic Crisis
Pakistan has been experiencing one of the worst economic crises in its history. Although many factors have contributed to the country’s current economic predicament, China’s role has largely been ignored in domestic debates. Pakistan's economic struggles have often been attributed…
Agrarian Reform and U.S.-India Relations
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden are looking forward to creating new horizons within their strategic partnership. Following Modi’s official state visit to Washington in June, the United States and India listed several new areas for…
Afghan Women and Gender Invisibility under the Taliban: Local Voices and Expectations
Note: This research was conducted via phone interviews with female residents of Kabul and Afghan female refugees in Peshawar, Pakistan. According to UN reports, 90 percent of the dead and injured as a result of the October 2023 earthquake in…