Archive
Pakistan’s Future with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Pakistan’s fragile ceasefire with Afghanistan frayed dramatically last month after two incidents Islamabad says were directed from across the border: a suicide bombing outside an Islamabad district court and an attempted assault on the cadet college in Wana. These attacks,…
Navigating Politico-Security Hurdles to Regional Connectivity: Pathways for New Delhi
Soon after taking office in 2014, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi articulated two new visions for cross-border relations: the Neighborhood First and Act East policies. Both initiatives aimed at improving relations with the immediate neighborhood and building bridges of connectivity,…
The Role of Status in the Pak-Saudi Defense Pact
Ever since its announcement in September, the substance, timing, and regional security repercussions of the Saudi Arabia-Pakistan Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA) have generated much scholarly debate. Much of the analysis from Pakistani commentators seeks to undermine the agreement as…
Nepal’s Unfinished Economic Reckoning
On September 8, more than 19 young Nepalis were killed during confrontations with security forces at the gates of the parliament in Kathmandu. What began as spontaneous protests triggered by a social media ban—but rooted in deep frustration over corruption…
Nepal’s Constitutional Interregnum: Legitimacy and the Fragility of Democratic Renewal
Nepal’s current political moment reflects longstanding concerns about institutional legitimacy and the rule of law amid the evolution of its constitutional framework. The convergence of mass protest, political rupture, and judicial restraint has once again brought Nepal to a defining…
SAGAR to MAHASAGAR: India’s Maritime Security Achievements and Way Forward
Earlier this year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi articulated a new, expanded maritime vision for India during a visit to Mauritius, dubbed MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions). Ten years ago, while visiting the same…