Erratic Monsoons Explain Why India Must Become Active in ARCTIC Governance
The first monsoon rains that hit Kerala’s shore each year bring more than just rain; they bring the heartbeat of an entire subcontinent. The Indian monsoon is more than just a weather system; it ushers life to the economy, the environment, and the culture. It shapes the future of farming, affects the livelihood of people […]
Climate Inaction and The Ever Neglected Eastern India
In the last two months, Eastern India has suffered a familiar disaster: disastrous floods that have buried farmlands, displaced thousands, and brought daily life to a halt. From overflowing rivers in Bihar and West Bengal to embankment breaches in Odisha, this year’s monsoon has revealed not only a climatic pattern but also a policy failure […]
General Asim Munir: The Politician Who Says He Isn’t One
In Pakistan, generals have always claimed they want nothing to do with politics, only to end up shaping, toppling, or outright running governments. General Syed Asim Munir, the current Chief of Army Staff and now Field Marshal, is no exception to this paradox. He insists he is merely a protector of the state, not a […]
Where is Ladakh and its people: Between Allegiance and Alienation?
In the cold desert of Ladakh, silence has always been its own language. It is a silence shaped by the high-altitude winds, by Buddhist monasteries perched on crags, by Muslim hamlets along rivers, by the discipline of mountain survival, and by the rituals of a borderland that has lived at the uneasy edge of empires. […]
Pakistan – Saudi Defence Pact is More Beneficial to Saudi than to Pakistan
In a surprise move, Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia deepened their strategic ties by signing a comprehensive defence deal. The two key Islamic nations, one with the Islamic heritage and religious sites and the other with nuclear bombs elevated their defence relation by adding a clause in this pact that declares that ‘any […]
India’s Surging Oil Demand shows Its energy story is not a binary “oil vs. renewables” one
India has entered a perplexing energy decade. On the one hand, it is now the world’s largest source of incremental oil demand until 2030; on the other, it is one of the most ambitious growing economies in terms of clean energy ambitions, ranging from green hydrogen to EV buses. Walking this tightrope, energy security today […]
Strengthening Multilateralism with Global South Characteristics
Global politics has witnessed a transformation in its conduct and format, powerful countries are less
Baloch Nationalism and the Politics of Self-Determination in South Asia
The origins of Baloch nationalism do not stem from a unified national consciousness but have been rather constructed over time through various cultural, social and political processes.
India and the Baloch Movement: Between History, Hope and Geopolitics
In recent years, the exiled leaders of the Baloch independence movement have made renewed calls for India’s support. From their understanding, the struggle of Balochistan is no different from that of Bangladesh. They point to a shared history of exploitation, suppression, and denial of rights, and they see in New Delhi both a potential ally […]
Can the US Crack the Baluchistan Code?
Amidst realignment with its old Western partners while carefully preserving its ‘all weather friend’ China, Pakistan has forcefully placed itself back on the international stage. At the heart of this recalibration that makes the negotiation table hated is Baluchistan – the long neglected yet resource rich frontier, the new El Dorado, known for its massive […]