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...

Loss and Damage Fund: A Step Towards Addressing Climate-Induced Human Rights Issues

As the 28th Conference of Parties or COP-28, takes...

From Oil to Renewables: Kazakhstan’s Transformative Environmental Journey

In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, Kazakhstan's emerging role as...

A Budding Partnership: The Growth of Japanese–Bangladeshi Politico-Strategic Ties

On Nov. 11, 2023, the 14.3-km long channel of...