Region
South Asia
Taliban: Russia’s ‘Objective Allies’ in its Fight Against the Islamic State
By Muhammad Murad
With a pledge of support and official recognition, Russia’s relationship with the Taliban has evolved considerably.
Who Won the 100-hour War? Pakistan or India?
By Ajai Shukla
Initially, IAF’s aircraft losses were higher than those of the PAF. Abandoning restraint, the IAF switched to pounding Pakistani military targets.
Hassan Abbas on the Resurgent Support for Pakistan Army’s Rise, Post-Operation Sindoor
By Sudha Ramachandran
“The sense of external threat and national unity has led many Pakistanis to rally around the armed forces, although this resurgence in support may prove to be transient.”
The Battle Over Electoral Reform in Bangladesh
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Islamists want a proportional representation system under which they could win more seats. The BNP prefers the current first-past-the-post system.
How Imran Khan’s All-or-nothing Approach Could Cost His Party Everything
By Umair Jamal
The Pakistan Supreme Court’s decision to divvy the PTI’s share of reserved seats among the ruling coalition has further weakened Khan’s party.
India-EU Relations: Charting New Vistas for Climate Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
A stronger EU-India partnership on technology transfer, climate finance, green transition, and sustainability can help bridge the North-South divide.
Are India-US Relations at a Crossroads?
By Šumit Ganguly
Donald Trump’s intervention in a brief Indo-Pakistan conflict and his diplomatic theatrics have rekindled fears of a return to Washington’s old habit of hyphenating India with Pakistan.
Between Tigers and Tradition: The Complex Reality of Village Relocation in India
By Arpit Sharma
True conservation must be about more than numbers. It must respect the dignity, rights, and voices of those who have lived in harmony with these forests for generations.
Exclusive Interview With Detained Activist Dr Mahrang Baloch
By Hazaran Rahim Dad
From prison, Mahrang offers her perspective on the future of political dissent in Pakistan.
India’s Global South Outreach: Symbolic Solidarity or Strategic Shift?
By Kashif Hasan Khan
India is reaching out to countries long neglected by the traditional structures of global diplomacy.
China and Pakistan Mull a Beijing-led Alternative to SAARC
By Sudha Ramachandran
How far can South Asian regional cooperation go without India on board?
The Unexpected Consequences of War Between Iran and Israel on Afghanistan
By Besmillah Taban
The direct conflict between Iran and Israel severely impacts Afghanistan, which is struggling with fragile governance, economic crisis, and insecurity under Taliban rule.
Page 1 of 522