Pakistan

The Indo-Pakistani “Phone War”: The world on the brink

Indo-Pakistani tensions mirrored a chilling mix of nationalism, miscalculations, and political games that pushed both countries dangerously close to war

India’s Indus bargain needs a cohesive strategy not coercion

Given the challenges the Indus Basin faces, India needs to weave geo-strategy with geo-ecology

The Himalayan Abyss: India, Pakistan, and the Spiral of Terror

The terrorist attack of April 22, 2025, in the Baisaran Valley has reignited this geopolitical powder keg.

India’s Pakistan dilemma: Caught Between Public Outrage and Perilous Escalation

Military conflict without defined objectives risks strategic failure, strengthens Pakistan’s narrative of resilience, and may escalate into a nuclear war

In the backdrop of alleged violence against Hindus: Can India and Bangladesh ever make up again?

Misinformation about the violence against the Hindus after Sheikh Hasina was ousted as PM is making difficult for India and Bangladesh to normalise their ties

What’s at stake as Kashmir goes to the polls

The Indian government will have to take a considered view on doing more than statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

India, Pakistan tiptoe around the nuclear threat

India’s army may shrink and Pakistan’s defence spending is decreasing, but the two countries remain at odds. What will the future of their warfare look like?

Personal Political: Indo-Pak Peace Vigil Returns After Decade in Solidarity with Bangladesh

As Bangladesh struggles for stability, ‘peacemongers’ express solidarity and gear up to converge at the India-Pakistan border on Aug 14

Bangladesh’s battle between democracy and autocracy

Bangladeshis from all walks of life have shown their resilience in the face of autocratic governance. Austin Curtis via Unsplash

Protests put Bangladesh on the edge of a precipice

Sheikh Hasina’s government is faced with the gravest threat to its existence in the face of sustained student agitation.