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.
The Durand Line remains a fault line of history. From colonial ambitions to Taliban defiance, its legacy fuels tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, shaping geopolitics and Pashtun nationalism.
Tehran's growing enchantment with the present Taliban administration is deeply rooted in the concept of managing security threats emanating from Afghanistan. A statement by...
Indonesia’s foreign policy is shifting: deeper BRICS engagement, de-dollarization moves, and balanced ties with the US and China signal Jakarta’s push for autonomy, diversification, and a stronger Global South voice.
Heartland vs. Rimland in the Indian Ocean: China pushes from Africa’s interior outward, India builds trust along the ocean’s rim. Two strategies, one arena—shaping the IOR’s future in radically different ways.
Asia’s illicit economy is shifting from gangs to algorithms—automated tools, crypto rails, and fluid digital platforms creating a fast, leaderless shadow system that outpaces regulation and reshapes regional power.
AI-driven trade wars are reshaping power—from chips to data. As nations race for control over semiconductors and digital sovereignty, the real battle is about who defines our shared future.
India–Afghanistan trade revival: new air links, Chabahar momentum, and tariff cuts open fresh opportunities — but logistics, sanctions, and regional tensions still pose tough challenges to unlocking full potential.
