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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…
India and the Debate on Explosive Nuclear Testing: Strategic Opportunity or Costly Mistake?
Recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump about the necessity to resume explosive nuclear testing have sparked a global debate on the legacy of Cold War-era nuclear testing and the crumbling global nuclear order. Trump’s claim that several countries—including Pakistan—have…
The 27th Amendment and Pakistan’s Emerging Military Posture
While debates around the 27th Constitutional Amendment have focused on its political motivations and civil-military implications, the more consequential shift lies in its strategic reorientation of Pakistan’s defense architecture. Elevating the chief of army staff (COAS) to chief of defense forces…
پاکستان کے دہشت گرد گروپوں کی خطرناک تکڑی سےمقابلہ
عالمی جنگ برائے دہشت گردی میں دو دہائیوں سے زیادہ عرصہ صفِ اوّل ریاست کے طور پر رہنے کے بعد، پاکستان کو اب بھی ایک پیچیدہ اور تغیر پذیرخطرے کا سامنا ہے۔ تحریک طالبان پاکستان (ٹی ٹی پی)، بلوچ بغاوت…