Analysis
India’s Degraded Democracy
In Greek there are two words, ‘demos’ and ‘kratos’. The former means ‘people’ while the latter means ‘to rule’. The etymological origins of the term ‘democracy’ hint at a form of government in which, in […]
Strafasia
Analysis
The World in Disarray
Once Alexander the Great captured a pirate and told him, “How you dare molest the sea”. The pirate replied,“How do you dare molest the whole world?”. He added, “Because I do it with only a […]
Analysis
Regional Approach to Stabilize Complex Dynamics in Afghanistan
The fall of the Ghani regime like a house of cards was the most significant political event in recent times. The swift political and fast-changing ground realities in Afghanistan threw up a lot of surprises […]
Analysis
A Realist Perspective on Mearsheimer’s Realism
John Mearsheimer is a formidable presence in the study of International Relations. His seminal work, ‘The Tragedy of Great Power Politics’, is a foundational publication in the study of IR theory, and has shaped Realist […]
Analysis
Disbanded Afghan Security Forces, Reinforcing IS-K and Regional Security
The Taliban became the de facto rulers of Afghanistan on 15th August 2021 after the fall of Kabul. Although the fall of Afghanistan did not transpire overnight, the pace at which it occurred and the […]
Analysis
Pakistan – Azerbaijan Cooperative Bilateral Relations and Indian Anti-Pakistani Obsession
The bilateral relations between Islamabad and Baku remained diplomatically cordial and politically pleasant based on common religious foundations. The strong ideological bonds between the Azeri and Pakistani nations have shaped various levels of close associations […]
Analysis
Impact of Emerging Technologies on Strategic Stability
Webinar held on Impact of Emerging Technologies on Strategic Stability on 16 Nov 2021
Analysis
Cyber Security Challenges and Response
The recent cyber-attack against the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) once again reminds us of the complexity of cyberspace and the enormous impact of a cyber-attack. The attack was identified on 29th October 2021 and […]
Analysis
Who Messed Up Afghanistan?
The tragic breakdown of governmental machinery in Kabul and the Taliban’s ascendency cannot entirely be reported as something that happened over night; rather, it was the outcome of a long process. The cold remiss toward […]
Analysis
Economy of Integration For South Asia: A Way Forward
Webinar held on 29th Oct 2021