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Between Islamabad and Kabul: How Far Can Mediators Go?
When kinetic conflict once again flared up between Pakistan and Afghanistan in late February 2026, China was one of the few third parties to offer its good offices to mediate in a region caught in the fallout of the U.S.-Israel-Iran…
SAV Q&A with Fahd Humayun: Pakistan and the “Islamabad Process”
On April 16, South Asian Voices spoke with Dr. Fahd Humayun about Pakistan's role as mediator and the prospects for the Pakistan-led peace process.
Artificial Intelligence, Targeting, and Escalation Risks in the India-Pakistan Environment
The U.S.-Israel-Iran war demonstrates that artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping military decision-support and targeting processes. In the conflict, the United States has reportedly employed AI tools that analyze large volumes of satellite, drone, and intelligence data to assist in…
سرحد پار حملے اور قانونی تضادات: پاکستان کا تزویراتی مخمصہ
پاکستان نے 21 فروری 2026 کو افغانستان میں 'انٹیلیجنس (خفیہ اطلاعات) کی بنیاد پر سات دہشت گرد کیمپوں اور پناہ گاہوں پرچُنندہ ہدفی' کارروائی کی۔ ان حملوں میں صوبۂ ننگرہار میں کم از کم 17 افراد ہلاک ہوئے، جبکہ طالبان…
Embrace the Gulf but Engage Iran: How India Has Navigated the War
After over a month of conflict, the U.S.-Israel-Iran war entered a two-week pause on April 8. Across this period, India has been significantly impacted given its reliance on Gulf Arab states for its crude, natural gas and fertilizer needs. The…
Walking the Tightrope: India in the U.S.-Israel-Iran Fire
The U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, notwithstanding the temporary ceasefire, has once again drawn India into complex diplomatic terrain that demands restraint. Official statements from India’s Ministry of External Affairs have remained consistent, including expressions of “deep concern,” calls for de-escalation, and emphasis…