Politics
Three Presidents, One Peace
Famed military theorist, Carl von Clausewitz, argued, “war is nothing but a continuation of politics by other means”. The aim of each side in an armed conflict is to inflict harm upon the enemy with […]
Politics
Analysis
Pahalgam Crisis is a Reality Check for India’s Foreign Policy
In August 2023, from the ramparts of historic Red Fort, the Indian Prime Minister (PM), Narendra Modi, dubbed his country “Vishwa Mitra” (friend of the world). The diplomatic lexicon formed part of the Modi government’s […]
Politics
Role of External Powers in Supporting the BLA
The role of external powers cannot be excluded while looking at the Baloch insurgency. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has received political and financial support from external powers for a very long time, particularly from […]
Analysis
Zionism and Hindutva: Parallel Paths of Ultra-Nationalism and Muslim Oppression
In an age marked by rising tides of ethno-religious nationalism, two ideologies, Zionism and Hindutva have emerged as parallel instruments of ultra-nationalist agendas that sanctify exclusion, legitimize violence, and weaponize identity. Though birthed in distinct […]
Analysis
Indian Defence Minister’s Ignorance of IAEA Mandate
The Indian Defense Minister, in his recent statement, has publicly exhibited sheer ignorance of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) mandate. He urged that the IAEA should take Pakistan’s nuclear weapons under its supervision, failing […]
Analysis
The Modern Media Landscape and its Impact on Regional Stability in South Asia
This past month, following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, tensions sharply escalated between India and Pakistan. India, claiming that Pakistan was behind the attack, retaliated by targeting “terrorist camps” within Pakistan. In the exchange of […]
Analysis
Dissecting the Intent Behind Operation Bunyan-Um-Marsoos
Oxford dictionary defines deterrence as “the prevention from action by fear of consequences”. The concept of nuclear deterrence then, is quite self explanatory. The doctrine of mutually assured destruction states that two nuclear armed states […]
Analysis
India’s Waqf Amendment Act: An Assault on Muslim Autonomy?
India’s democracy, if one can still call it that, has once again revealed its true face. Beneath the facade of a secular republic, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has relentlessly dismantled […]
Analysis
India’s Strategic Blunder: When Hindutva Hubris met Sun Tzu’s Wisdom
The India-Pakistan escalation revealed how Pakistan’s strategy embodied Sun Tzu’s wisdom while India’s Hindutva-driven blunders violated core principles. The post-Pahalgam events repeated India’s failed rhetoric to garner domestic support and international sympathy while maligning Pakistan. […]
Analysis
India is Close to Crumbling
Under Prime Minister Modi, India is overexerting for applause in the international arena. However, its recent military adventurism against Pakistan has highlighted that India is as weak on the external front as it is […]