There is no surprise that the rise in poverty in Bangladesh coincides with the political turmoil it is facing. Since the inception of the interim government’s regime, Dhaka has faced a multitude
Brutal suppression and cultural distortion have driven the Kashmiri diaspora to sever its ties with Pakistan and reject its toxic ideology, writes Dr. Sakariya Kareem The Kashmiri diaspora has expressed anger toward
For too long, much of the world treated India’s Himalayan frontiers as a regional issue. They are not. The India-China boundary is one of the last open theatres where democracy and authoritarianism
When Turkish President Erdogan met Italy’s Meloni, his first comment wasn’t about the war or negotiations. He urged her to quit smoking. French President Macron and UK Prime Minister Starmer laughed, Meloni
The Pakistan–Somalia defence arrangement exemplifies a new modality of influence projection, i.e. doctrinal outsourcing. It allows major powers to implant strategic thought systems without formal basing rights or direct agreements. For Somalia,
Muttaqi’s visit to New Delhi marks a cautious reopening of old ties as India balances sentiment, strategy and the realities of dealing with Afghanistan’s new rulers, writes Aravind Rajeev When Amir Khan
By Dilip K Roy FRAS The word Om is recognised as the Universal sound from which all sounds emanate. The sacred syllable Om or AUM has an important role in a variety
The credibility of Pakistan’s narrative on Kashmir is eroding—not because of diplomatic pressure, but because of rebellion within its own occupied territories, writes Col Danvir Singh (Retd) The mass protests that have
Whilst China’s leadership celebrates another year of Communist rule, Asia’s democracies are tallying the mounting costs of Beijing’s repressive policies at home and aggressive adventurism abroad, writes Colonel Danvir Singh (Retd) As
The increased belligerence of Beijing in South China is little more than muscle flexing in the gray zone. A Chinese invasion of Taiwan is not possible in the near future. The Super