South Asia
Pakistan’s Military Extends its Role in Economic Decision-making Through the Special Investment Facilitation Council
June 2023 saw the establishment of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in Pakistan. The country’s economy has been in a dire state for...
A Budding Partnership: The Growth of Japanese–Bangladeshi Politico-Strategic Ties
On Nov. 11, 2023, the 14.3-km long channel of the Matarbari deep-sea port and the first unit of the 1,200 MW Matarbari coal-fired power...
Is India’s New Gender Quota Bill an Empty Promise?
The Indian parliament passed a historic bill that necessitates the lower house of the parliament and the state legislatures to earmark one-third of their...
India’s Tryst with Liberal Trade has a Geopolitical Facet to It
First the pandemic, then the tumultuous war compelled many economies to re-strategize and recalibrate their businesses & trade policies. The way the global business...
Challenging the Misconception and Examining the True Victims in the US-Taliban Accord
The United States exited from Afghanistan in August 2021, amidst the dramatic collapse of the country to the Taliban. This withdrawal was primarily driven...
The Second Coming of Taliban
How history transitions to the next chapter surprises or shocks the people of Afghanistan. Afghans were surprised in October 2001 when American commandos, backed...
IMEC: India and US-led Counter Initiative to BRI
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was inaugurated on Sept. 10, 2023, in conjunction with the 2023 G20 summit held in New Delhi. This...
Saving the Environment: The Great People’s Initiative in South Asia
Within the vastness of the galaxy, humankind makes their home on planet Earth, which is both a special and breathtakingly beautiful place. It is...
Why Is the French President Visiting Bangladesh?
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Dhaka on Sept. 10, following his attendance at the G20 summit in New Delhi. This visit will be...
Sectarianisms: A Dark Cloud Over the Peaceful Valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan
Sectarianism continues to be a challenging issue in Gilgit-Baltistan, a region located in northern Pakistan, making peace a distant dream for the local population....
India’s Presidency of the G-20: Expectation for Environment, Education and Health Reform
India has been consecrated into the Presidency of the 18th G-20 Heads of State and Government Summit amidst the ministers, senior delegates, and civil...
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Loss and Damage Fund: A Step Towards Addressing Climate-Induced Human Rights Issues
As the 28th Conference of Parties or COP-28, takes...
Economy
Pakistan’s Military Extends its Role in Economic Decision-making Through the Special Investment Facilitation Council
June 2023 saw the establishment of the Special Investment...
Central Asia
From Oil to Renewables: Kazakhstan’s Transformative Environmental Journey
In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, Kazakhstan's emerging role as...
Economy
A Budding Partnership: The Growth of Japanese–Bangladeshi Politico-Strategic Ties
On Nov. 11, 2023, the 14.3-km long channel of...
