South Asia

Is There a Realistic Possibility of India Entering the CPTPP?

Can India realistically join the CPTPP amid protectionist lobbies, tariff limits, and costly reforms—or will New Delhi stick to flexible regional deals over binding mega trade pacts?

Afghanistan’s Failure to Curb Terrorism and Its Consequences

Afghanistan’s failure to curb terrorism is fueling regional instability. By harboring TTP and other militants, Kabul undermines its credibility and endangers Pakistan’s security and its own fragile stability.

Indian Students and Professionals : The Need to Think Afresh

The Trump administration’s steep H-1B fee hike and new student visa limits may reshape India–US mobility. As the West tightens immigration, Germany, Japan, and South Korea emerge as affordable, stable alternatives.

UNSC Convenes Behind Closed Doors Over Pahalgam Attack: Diplomacy at Crossroads Amid Indo-Pak Tensions

In a rare and highly sensitive move, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) convened behind closed doors to discuss the security situation between India...

Prepared for the Blitz: India’s Air Power in a Volatile Neighbourhood

Rising tensions and evolving threats demand sharper skies. From Pahalgam to Project Kusha, India must fast-track air power, innovation, and defence reforms—because security today flies faster than policy.

Paradise Under Fire: Securing Kashmir’s Tourism Economy Is a National Imperative

Kashmir’s paradise must not bleed in silence—securing tourism is securing livelihoods, stability, and national pride.

Cracks in the Relationship: Taliban’s Disillusionment with Pakistan

Taliban’s support for TTP, rejection of the Durand Line, and tilt toward India and Iran deepen tensions with Pakistan. The growing trust deficit now threatens regional peace and stability.

Pakistan’s Mineral Diplomacy and Importance in the Context of Pakistan-US Ties

Pakistan's mineral diplomacy is on display—but between Baloch unrest, shaky US ties, and China’s unease, Islamabad’s bid to woo American investment faces a rocky road.

Politics of Manufactured Media Misinformation in South Asia

Nepal's media crisis deepens: biased reporting, YouTube sensationalism, and political agendas blur facts. With trust eroding fast, who will stand for ethical journalism and the truth?

Corridors of Contest: Is Bangladesh’s Turn to China Redrawing South Asia’s Geopolitical Map?

Bangladesh’s China pivot under Yunus signals a regional shake-up. South Asia’s smaller states aren’t just hedging—they’re redrawing the map. India must adapt, or risk ceding space to Beijing.

Strategic Autonomy in a Tarrif World: India’s Development Imperative

Amid global trade shifts, India must prioritize strategic autonomy—diversify rare earth sources, invest in deep-tech, and leverage reverse brain drain. Self-reliance is key in a fragmented world.

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Is There a Realistic Possibility of India Entering the CPTPP?

Can India realistically join the CPTPP amid protectionist lobbies, tariff limits, and costly reforms—or will New Delhi stick to flexible regional deals over binding mega trade pacts?

European Rearmament: Should Ballistic or Cruise Missiles Be Prioritized?

As Europe rearms, the key question looms: ballistic or cruise missiles? Ukraine’s FP-5 shows the logic—cost-effective, precise, and scalable. For Europe, cruise may be the pragmatic path to real deterrence.

Significance of Zohran Mamdani’s Win for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Zohran Mamdani’s historic NYC mayoral win marks a Gen Z-powered shift toward inclusive, community-driven politics—an immigrant’s victory redefining diversity, equity, and hope in America’s richest city.

A Decade of Teacher Shortages in Tajikistan

Tajikistan’s education system faces a deepening teacher crisis—nearly 4,000 vacancies by mid-2025, low pay, migration, and poor training threaten quality learning. A 30% pay rise helps, but far from enough.

The UAE Eyes a Leading Role in Security Cooperation and Technological Innovation

The UAE is redefining global security through innovation and cooperation—combining AI-driven policing, international training, and multilateral alliances to build a safer, tech-enabled world.