Why External Powers Constantly Misread Fragile States
Archita Gaur In all manner of situations, over any timeline, external powers have struggled to even know the political, social,…
China in Afghanistan: Pragmatism, Power, and the Limits of Strategy
The authors highlight the convergence of security (notably Xinjiang-related) and economic concerns, characterising Beijing’s response as cautious pragmatism.
Iran and the Illusion of Mediation: Pakistan’s Delusions of Grandeur
Ajith Shetty Heranje Pakistan is celebrating again. This time, it is telling the world that it played a crucial role in…
From Distrust to Pragmatism: India’s Calculated Engagement with the Taliban
Mohmmad Rizwan India condemned Pakistan’s attacks on Afghan civilians, reflecting how its relationship with Taliban-led Afghanistan has shifted since 2021…
Fault Lines of the Frontier: Tribal Loyalties and the New Pakistan–Afghanistan Tensions
The Durand Line has neither been formally recognised by successive Afghan governments nor accepted as a legitimate international…
From Rivalry to Fragmentation: Rethinking Security in Subcontinent
The security of the region is now less about traditional inter-state rivalry and more about intersecting economic vulnerabilities,…
Cross-Border Strikes and Hostage Threats Push Islamabad and Kabul Toward the Brink
Anjali Singh Pakistan’s cross-border airstrikes in Afghanistan during Ramadan and the Baloch Liberation Army’s hostage video have sharply escalated tensions,…
Law as Gender Apartheid: How the Taliban’s New Penal Code Is Engineering the Erasure of Afghan Women
Dr. Muktha L S Afghanistan is now the only country in the world where girls over the age of 12 are systematically…
Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan: History, Power, and the Unfinished Struggle for Women’s Rights
Antara Deka The Taliban have imposed sweeping restrictions on women, including bans on secondary and higher education for girls, prohibitions…
From Abandonment to Bargaining: Return of Transactional U.S.–Pakistan Ties Under Trump 2.0
Throughout the history of bilateral relations, Washington has consistently prioritised military interests over moral norms and democratic principles…