 Pakistan-Saudi Defence Pact and Implications on India
A direct, strong action, including military action from Saudi Arabia against India, is highly improbable. But indirect consequences cannot be ruled out. ...
NEIGHBOURHOOD STUDIES
Neighborhood Studies looks at the range of cross-cutting issues such as political developments, economic activities, cross-border activities and foreign affairs related issues and security surfacing in its immediate neighbors – India and China – in addition to its extended neighbors such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Maldives. The study focuses to explore and identify emerging priorities in the neighborhood and generate evidence and analysis.
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Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Defence Pact: India’s Response
The Riyadh-Islamabad collective defense pact between a nuclear-armed South Asian state and a West Asian giant is a catalyst event that is not just an answer to the security situation, but also shapes the South Asian security equation ...
France-Nepal Cooperation and Collaboration in the Context of Diplomatic Anniversaries
The 76th anniversary of France–Nepal diplomatic relations highlights a partnership that is modest in trade but rich in cultural, scientific, and environmental cooperation ...
Digital Pessimism Regulation, Gen Z Revolutions, and the Indian Question
India will have to make a choice, as Nepal has demonstrated, to understand rather than contain digital pessimism. Will India fear it—or embrace it? ...
View from Kathmandu: What Nepal Protests Mean for Democracy Promotion in South Asia
Nepal Genz protests are not unique but a part of a wider regional and international wave of protests calling for accountability, transparency, and democracy ...
Nepal’s Democratic Crisis and Its Implications for South Asia and Global Order
In essence, a fragile Nepal translates into a fragile South Asia and by extension, a more uncertain global environment ...
China’s Infrastructure Diplomacy Near the Siliguri Corridor: Strategic Implications for India
India’s long-term response must be multifaceted. Strengthening its own connectivity projects in the Northeast is one critical step ...
From Dream to Dilemma: The India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway in 2025
The India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway is an unquestionably important project that could greatly improve regional connectivity and enhance India's engagement in Southeast Asia ...
Protest, Corruption, and the Fragile Path of Democratic Transition in South Asia
The protest and uprising from Nepal to Bangladesh to Sri Lanka reflect the fundamental flaw in democratic structures and reveal the need to rebuild them ...
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The One Piece Pirate Flag: A Symbol of Freedom of Expression for Nepal, and Beyond
When young protesters in Nepal wave a flag from a Japanese anime, they are not just borrowing from a distinct culture, but are instead blurring the differences of nationality, geography, and social backgrounds, choosing to unite over humankind! ...