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...
Afghanistan Endgame: Bumpy Road Ahead
The peace deal signed between the Taliban and the United States in Qatari capital Doha on Feb. 29 last year, was expected to usher...
The Reang Story of Geopolitical Meandering
The Reang/Bru/ ‘Tuikuk’ (a term used by the Mizo to refer to the Reang/Bru) is primarily restricted to Mamit and Kolasib districts in the...
Kashmir: A Study in Fierce Geopolitics
The valley of Kashmir lies between the vast regions of Central and South Asia and its history has been shaped by the social and...
Rohingya Crisis: The Metamorphosis of South Asian Security and Regional Geopolitical Map
“The Metamorphosis” is a novella of Franz Kafka. The story tells about a salesman Gregor Samsa who wakes one fine morning to find himself...
What to Expect from India’s Tenure at the United Nations Security Council
India has begun its two-year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) since Jan. 01, 2021, the eighth time...
The Islamic State Since October 2019: The New Caliph and the IS’ Overtures Towards India
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS as it is colloquially known, is now in its new major avatar. The terrorist faction,...
Plight of the Rohingya Refugees: Cox’s Bazar to Bhasan Char in Bangladesh
One of the most persecuted minorities across the globe -- the Rohingyas have yet again become victims due to the massive relocation plans of...
The Gilgit Baltistan Question
Gilgit Baltistan (GB) region has always remained strategically important to Pakistan as it is a gateway to Central Asian republics through Wakhan corridor on...
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Spain Stands for Palestine: Europe and the Arab World Continue Watching the Show
Last week, Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez stated that he...
Climate change
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...
