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Dr. Patrick Austin

Dr. Patrick Austin holds a PhD in International Politics from the University of London, specializing in terrorism and counterterrorism affairs with a focus on South Asian security dynamics. Dr. Austin has worked with prominent policy institutions such as the Centre for South Asian Studies, the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism, and the South Asia Institute.
Politics

Bengal Has Changed and Not for the Better

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Bengal’s 2026 verdict was not just electoral change—it marked the collapse of a pluralist political legacy into majoritarian nationalism. Can the Bengal of Tagore survive the politics of fear, exclusion, and engineered polarisation?
Commentary

Afghanistan’s Failure to Curb Terrorism and Its Consequences

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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.
Commentary

Understanding the Zero-Tolerance Policy of Pakistan on Terrorism

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Pakistan’s security forces uphold a zero-tolerance stance on terrorism. The recent elimination of 10 Khawarij militants in Upper Dir signals the state’s firm resolve to defend peace and stability.

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China

India-China Relations in a Turbulent World : The Need for Realistic Expectations

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India-China ties are improving, but border tensions, strategic rivalry, and Indo-Pacific competition require realistic expectations. Cooperation can grow, yet enduring differences will continue shaping the relationship.
Geopolitics

Why is QUAD Plus Relevant for FOIP?

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QUAD Plus can reinforce a Free and Open Indo-Pacific by expanding intelligence, technology, and maritime cooperation, reducing dependence on China and strengthening regional resilience against coercion.
Americas

What Canada’s Submarine Decision Means for South Korean Arms Exports

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Canada's submarine choice highlights a key lesson: modern arms sales depend not only on capability and price, but also on alliances, strategic trust, and long-term security partnerships. South Korea must sell relationships, not just weapons.
Geopolitics

Can Abiy Ahmed Afford His Power in Ethiopia’s Political Marketplace?

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Abiy Ahmed's political capital is shrinking as insecurity, inflation, elite fragmentation, and dependence on external patrons drive up the cost of power. Can Ethiopia's political marketplace sustain his rule much longer?
Diplomacy

BRICS+ cooperation in a complex economic and geopolitical environment: Opportunities and impediments

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BRICS+ offers vast potential in trade, technology and local currency cooperation, but geopolitical rivalries and divergent strategic priorities will shape whether it emerges as a cohesive force or remains a loose coalition.

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