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The Evolution and Future of Third-Party Crisis Management in South Asia: Regional Perspectives and Beyond
To better understand the implications of third-party interventions during crises on the subcontinent, the South Asian Voices (SAV) editorial team collaborated with the Stimson Center’s Strategic Learning team to compile a collection of relevant resources and analysis from regional and…

Why Did Bangladesh’s Interim Advisor Yunus Threaten to Resign?
Dhaka became a city of rumors on May 22-23. The rumors revolved around whether Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, would resign. The New York Times reported that Yunus had even drafted a resignation speech, but some advisers managed to persuade him…

भारत का तालिबान 2.0 के प्रति रूख: सतर्क एवं सतत
हाल की भारतीय पहल, जैसे कि जनवरी 2025 में विदेश सचिव विक्रम मिस्री की तालिबान शासन के विदेश मंत्री के साथ बैठक और नई दिल्ली द्वारा अफ़ग़ान दूतावास का नेतृत्व करने के लिए तालिबान प्रतिनिधि को संभावित रूप से स्वीकार करने…

Five Key Concepts to Understand the India-Pakistan Crisis
The recent India-Pakistan crisis drew global attention, but meaningful analysis requires applying an understanding of strategy and technology. This explainer, developed by Stimson’s Strategic Learning initiative, explores five key concepts — deterrence, the stability-instability paradox, escalation, standoff weapons, and crisis…

India’s Past Lessons, Current New Normal, and Future Pakistan Policy
After a four-day conflict involving missile strikes, drone incursions, and intense aerial combat, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on May 10. Both nations have since declared victory and celebrated what they claim is a new approach of dealing…

China’s Shifting Landscape in Afghanistan
Once considered the Taliban’s “most important partner,” China faces a changed landscape in Afghanistan compared to the immediate aftermath of the Taliban’s takeover. Following a period of strong engagement with China, the Taliban is now courting a broader array of…