Once it became an independent nation in 1947, Pakistan was faced with the daunting task of building a nation. This was compounded by the fact […]
Category: South Asia
Crypto, Crude, and Kushner: How Pakistan Is Rewriting Its American Playbook
Summary: The article explores the evolving U.S.-Pakistan relationship in the wake of the May 2025 India-Pakistan military clash, marked by unconventional engagement through cryptocurrency, energy […]
Clientelism in India’s Strategic Thinking: Peace Politics over Hegemony Can Be a Regional Game Changer
Summary: The article argues that India should reimagine clientelism not as a tool of hegemonic control but as a framework for mutual respect, peace politics, […]
Forging Economic Synergies: The India-UK Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement in Focus
Dr Syed Mohammad Raghib Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-day visit to the United Kingdom from July 23–25, 2025, marks a significant turnaround in India-UK […]
Can China set up an alternative to SAARC minus India?
Anuradha Chenoy China and Pakistan are reportedly trying to create a new regional bloc that can be an alternative to the increasingly dysfunctional South Asian Association for […]
As US warms up to Pakistan, India must refashion diplomacy
In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, the diplomatic reaction in Washington took many by surprise. Despite being a strategic partner, it wasn’t India that found […]
India’s Outreach to GCC: Deepening Ties for the Multi-aligned World Order
Diplomacy is often perceived as restrictive to the pursuit of national interests. However, the disruption in the global order has raised alarm bells for diplomatic […]