From Abandonment to Bargaining: Return of Transactional U.S.–Pakistan Ties Under Trump 2.0
Mohmmad Rizwan Throughout the history of bilateral relations, Washington has consistently prioritised military interests over moral norms and democratic principles…
From Proxy Dreams to Strategic Rupture: Why Pakistan’s Policy of Islamism Collapsed in Afghanistan
The ongoing conflict signifies not only a deterioration of bilateral relations between the two Muslim nations but also…
Pakistan and Afghanistan Halt Border Hostilities As Doha Talks Offer Fragile Hope
Anshu Mishra Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to establish systems to monitor and confirm that the ceasefire is being followed…
India and the Taliban: From Reluctant Engagement to Strategic Assertion
Garima Sharma Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi is on a five-day visit to India. Before arriving, he participated…
Pranav S Pakistan’s Strategic Miscalculation in Afghanistan: How Its Proxy Turned Against It
Balaji Subramanian The proxy that Pakistan created has now crossed the Durand Line and has entered into Pakistan and like…
India’s Evolving Relations with the Taliban -Balancing Strategy and Morality
Shrivara Mahajan Strategic Engagement: India’s evolving ties with the Taliban focus on ensuring Afghanistan’s stability to counter terrorism threats, secure…
The Wakhan Corridor: Why it is strategically important for Afghanistan, Pakistan, China and India
The Wakhan Corridor is a narrow strip of land in northeastern Afghanistan, extending about 350 kilometres (220 miles)…
India-Afghanistan-Pakistan Triangle: Navigating Complexities
Megha Joshy Mathew The recent developments, where the Taliban plans to strengthen diplomatic ties and at the same time wage attacks…
Power Play and Peril – India’s Strategic Interests in the Taliban-Pakistan Equation
Parag Gilada Pakistan’s historical support for the Taliban, including financial aid and training, has shaped a complex relationship that significantly…