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Afghanistan as a Nexus of Transnational Terrorism: Contemporary Scenario, Ideology, and Regional Spillover
Afghanistan as a Nexus of Transnational Terrorism: Contemporary Scenario, Ideology, and Regional Spillover
Analyzing the potential for Afghanistan to act as a hub for terrorist outfits. By Abdul Mussawer Safi. (12/15/2025) Read More...


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On the Warning in the Language of Nepal's Revolutionary Discourse
On the Warning in the Language of Nepal's Revolutionary Discourse
Essay argues Nepal’s protests reflect a deeper class rupture—exposing a failing rentier, corrupt political order rather than mere youth discontent or generational frustration By Muhammad Adel Zaky. (1... Read More...


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Decline of Secularism in the World's Largest Democracy
Decline of Secularism in the World's Largest Democracy
Author argues that India’s growing intolerance toward Muslim expression reflects the erosion of secularism—turning the state into a majoritarian tool that undermines constitutional equality and democr... Read More...


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India’s Multi-Alignment Dilemma
India’s Multi-Alignment Dilemma
Analysis of India’s multi-alignment strategy—balancing relations with the U.S., China, Russia, and others—arguing domestic weaknesses and strategic contradictions limit its credibility and global infl... Read More...


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Terror in the Feed: How Social Media Fuels the TTP’s Return to Pakistan
Terror in the Feed: How Social Media Fuels the TTP’s Return to Pakistan
Article analyzes how the TTP exploits social media and cryptocurrency to rebuild influence in Pakistan—using propaganda, recruitment, and digital financing to normalize militancy By Muhammad Ibrahim. ... Read More...


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Terror Networks and the New Drug Trade
Terror Networks and the New Drug Trade
Author argues that Afghanistan has become an unstable country, presenting security issues to the world. By Umair Khan. (09/08/2025) Read More...


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Assault on Kashmiri culture: Language, faith, and identity under post-2019 policies
Assault on Kashmiri culture: Language, faith, and identity under post-2019 policies
Is an attempt being made to alter the people and culture of Jammu and Kashmir? By Abdul Mussawer Safi. (08/12/2025) Read More...


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Post-Article 370: The Anatomy of Economic Repression in IIOJK -- 65
Post-Article 370: The Anatomy of Economic Repression in IIOJK -- 65
Author argues that the revocation of Article 370 has led to economic repression in Jammu and Kashmir—crippling key sectors, worsening unemployment, and deepening socio-political alienation. By Abdul M... Read More...


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Realism at Play: Flow of Power
Realism at Play: Flow of Power
Article analyzes China’s Brahmaputra dam as a tool of strategic coercion—contrasting India’s assertive stance toward Pakistan with caution toward Beijing, exposing power-driven inconsistencies in wate... Read More...


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India’s Transnational Repression: A Strategic Challenge to U.S. Democratic Norms
India’s Transnational Repression: A Strategic Challenge to U.S. Democratic Norms
Author discusses India’s transnational repression tactics targeting U.S.-based critics—arguing they undermine American democratic norms and require urgent legal, diplomatic, and human rights responses... Read More...


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Securitizing AI in Cyberspace: A New Frontier in Indo-Pak Non-Conventional Warfare
Securitizing AI in Cyberspace: A New Frontier in Indo-Pak Non-Conventional Warfare
Beyond the idea of borders and bullets, India and Pakistan are engaging in a silent war backed by non-conventional use of networks, algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence. By Jannat Naseeb. (07/28/20... Read More...


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Operation Sindoor and the NIA’s Crackdown: Political Intimidation and the Erosion of the Rule of Law in Kashmir
Operation Sindoor and the NIA’s Crackdown: Political Intimidation and the Erosion of the Rule of Law in Kashmir
Author critiques India’s Operation Sindoor and the NIA’s use of anti-terror laws—arguing they erode rule of law, suppress dissent, and heighten regional instability in Kashmir.. By Abdul Mussawer Safi... Read More...


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Martyrdom Anniversary of Burhan Wani and the Revival of Kashmir’s Quest for Self-Determination
Martyrdom Anniversary of Burhan Wani and the Revival of Kashmir’s Quest for Self-Determination
Article reflects on Burhan Wani’s legacy and the enduring Kashmiri struggle for self-determination—framing it as a resistance to militarization, digital repression, and political disenfranchisement. B... Read More...


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Retrofitting a Framework of Strategic Adaptation: Improvisational Militarism in India and Pakistan
Retrofitting a Framework of Strategic Adaptation: Improvisational Militarism in India and Pakistan
Article explores how India and Pakistan use jugaad—frugal, improvised innovation—to retrofit aging military systems, enabling strategic adaptability despite resource and technology constraints. By Dr.... Read More...


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How religious narratives could be a potent weapon: A case study of Pakistan
How religious narratives could be a potent weapon: A case study of Pakistan
Author explores how extremist groups like the TTP manipulate religious narratives for political aims in Pakistan—exposing how these distortions of Islam fuel violence, foreign alliances, and regional ... Read More...


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China's Strategic Embrace of the Taliban: A New Geopolitical Order and the Recalibration of Regional Diplomacy
China's Strategic Embrace of the Taliban: A New Geopolitical Order and the Recalibration of Regional Diplomacy
Paper examines China’s calculated engagement with the Taliban regime, analysing the motivations behind its diplomatic recognition, economic investments, and security assurances. By Dr. Muzammil Ahad D... Read More...


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Beyond Borders: Green Criminology and the Rohingya Refugee Crisis
Beyond Borders: Green Criminology and the Rohingya Refugee Crisis
Article examines the Rohingya refugee crisis through the lens of green criminology, focusing on environmental harm and victimization experienced by both displaced Rohingya populations and local ecosys... Read More...


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Conflict and Conviction: Understanding Pugnaciousism Framework in Recent India-Pak Conflict
Conflict and Conviction: Understanding Pugnaciousism Framework in Recent India-Pak Conflict
Paper applies the concept of Pugnaciousism to the 2025 Pahalgam attack, arguing that normalized aggression fuels cycles of violence in Kashmir—hindering peace, deepening mistrust, and complicating Ind... Read More...


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The Post India-Pakistan War Situation: What Next?
The Post India-Pakistan War Situation: What Next?
Analysis of tensions in India-Pakistan and possible next steps. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (05/13/2025) Read More...


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Humanitarian Corridor: Balancing Regional Security, Migration Flows, and National Sovereignty
Humanitarian Corridor: Balancing Regional Security, Migration Flows, and National Sovereignty
Article explores the proposed humanitarian corridor in Myanmar’s Rakhine State—highlighting its potential to aid Rohingya refugees while warning of risks to sovereignty, regional security, and refugee... Read More...


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India and Pakistan on the Brink of Wider Conflict: What Next?
India and Pakistan on the Brink of Wider Conflict: What Next?
Following India’s strikes inside Pakistan after the Pulwama attack, this analysis warns of escalating Indo-Pak conflict, stressing miscalculation risks and calling for urgent U.S.-led mediation. By Dr... Read More...


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After Pahalgam: Charting the Dangers of Miscalculation in South Asia
After Pahalgam: Charting the Dangers of Miscalculation in South Asia
Author warns that South Asia’s lack of communication and aggressive rhetoric—exposed by the Pahalgam incident—risks catastrophic miscalculation between nuclear rivals India and Pakistan. By Anam Murad... Read More...


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The Escalation of the Balochistan Insurgency: Causes, Consequences, and Future Directions
The Escalation of the Balochistan Insurgency: Causes, Consequences, and Future Directions
Author analyzes the deepening Balochistan insurgency in Pakistan, urging political dialogue, economic inclusion, and human rights reforms for a sustainable resolution. By Tabish Munir. (05/05/2025) Read More...


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The Fragile Peace: Analyzing the Consequences of the Kashmir Tourist Attack on Indo-Pak Relations
The Fragile Peace: Analyzing the Consequences of the Kashmir Tourist Attack on Indo-Pak Relations
The tourist attack in Kashmir has reignited Indo-Pak tensions, jeopardizing the Indus Waters Treaty and highlighting urgent climate and water security risks for both nations. By Khizra Mushtaq. (05/03... Read More...


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India-Pakistan Current Tensions and the Issue of Kashmir: Next Steps for Resolving the Simmering Dispute?
India-Pakistan Current Tensions and the Issue of Kashmir: Next Steps for Resolving the Simmering Dispute?
Brief concerning heightened tensions after the Pahalgam attack in Kashmir. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (05/03/2025) Read More...


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Pahalgam: The Story of False Flag Operations and IWT
Pahalgam: The Story of False Flag Operations and IWT
Author argues that India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty following the Pahalgam terror attack is politically motivated, urging both India and Pakistan to pursue backchannel diplomacy and joint... Read More...


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Pakistan’s Afghan Repatriation Policy: Addressing a Growing Humanitarian Challenge
Author warns that Pakistan’s mass deportation of Afghan refugees risks creating a humanitarian crisis, urging more humane, nuanced policies and greater international support to protect vulnerable popu... Read More...


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Pakistan extended an olive branch to Afghanistan in a flag-hoisting ceremony in Kabul despite persisting issues
Pakistan extended an olive branch to Afghanistan in a flag-hoisting ceremony in Kabul despite persisting issues
Article argues that resolving Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions hinges on regional connectivity, sustainable peace, and anti-terrorism cooperation—stressing dialogue and joint economic projects like CPEC ... Read More...


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The Aftermath of the Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: Rising Tension between India and Pakistan
The Aftermath of the Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: Rising Tension between India and Pakistan
article details the fallout from the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Kashmir, highlighting escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, diplomatic retaliations, and renewed fears of conflict without e... Read More...


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The Taliban: From Ideological Insurgents to Organized Crime Syndicate
Analysis argues the Taliban has evolved from ideological insurgents into a sophisticated organized crime syndicate, exploiting the opium trade, human trafficking, and systemic coercion to fund its reg... Read More...


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