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Counterterrorism to Counter-narrative?: BLA Designation and the Return of Re-hyphenation in South Asia
Editor's Note: This is the second article in a two-part series on the U.S. designation of the BLA as an FTO. Read the first article here. On August 11, as a part of its “commitment to countering terrorism,” the U.S.…
U.S. Designation of BLA as Terror Outfit: A Win for Pakistan, but Not a Panacea
On August 11, the U.S. Department of State designated the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and its alias/elite suicide squad, the Majeed Brigade, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). The move comes in the wake of both improved bilateral relations between…
SAV Q&A with Bidushi Dhungel: Nepal’s Political Revolution and Quest for a More Equitable Future
Last week, Nepal experienced a remarkable and rapid political upheaval, as youth-led protests on Monday, September 8, gave way to violence and widespread destruction that left 72 people dead, the collapse of the government, and the swearing-in of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister.
India’s Rise in Global Defense Exports and the Way Forward
India’s defense exports reached an all-time high of USD $2.76 billion in FY 2024-25, recording 12 percent growth year-on-year. Today, Indian private and public sector defense companies collectively export defense products to 100 countries worldwide. This upward trajectory reflects the…
Can India and Russia Build a Durable Economic Partnership?
With the backdrop of intense U.S. pressure over India’s Russian oil imports, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Moscow from August 19 to 21. The visit signaled New Delhi’s resolve to maintain and even strengthen the relationship with Russia.…
کواڈ اور انسدادِ دہشت گردی؟ سربراہی اجلاس 2025 کے خدشات
اس مہینے کے آغاز میں رباعیہ (کواڈ) نے واشنگٹن میں وزرائے خارجہ کے اجلاس میں دہشت گردی کے مسئلے پر بے مثال موقف اختیار کیا۔ مشترکہ بیان نے " سرحد پار دہشت گردی کے سمیت، دہشت گردی اور متشددانہ انتہا…