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Poverty returns to haunt Bangladesh

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

October 25, 2025

-Top News·Bangladesh·COLUMNS

Kashmiri diaspora disenchanted with Pakistan

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

October 22, 2025

Asia News·COLUMNS·Pakistan

China’s Long Game of Deception: Why India’s Vigilance Matters to the World

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

October 22, 2025

-Top News·China·COLUMNS

The burden of being the only woman in the room

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

October 16, 2025

COLUMNS·Europe·World

Sea Guardians Abroad: How China-Pak Naval Drills Shape ‘Training’ Offered to Somalia

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,

October 14, 2025

China·COLUMNS·Pakistan

Old neighbours, new equations

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

October 9, 2025

Afghanistan·COLUMNS·India News

‘OM’ or AUM Sacred Sound Of The Universe

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

October 6, 2025

COLUMNS·LITE BLOGS

Pakistan-Occupied Jammu & Kashmir: The Rebellion Within

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

October 4, 2025

COLUMNS·India News·Pakistan

Why China’s National Day is no celebration for Asia

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

October 1, 2025

-Top News·China·COLUMNS

Taiwan too hot for China

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

September 17, 2025

-Top News·China·COLUMNS