Bleeding Borders, Contained Conflicts: Why India and Pakistan Won’t Go Nuclear Anytime Soon
Nuclear weapons in South Asia act less as tools of war and more as anchors of an uneasy peace ...
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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Bangladesh's Demographic Crossroads: Challenges or Dividend?
To fully leverage Bangladesh's demographic potential, it is crucial to invest in education and training aimed at cultivating a skilled workforce ...
Geopolitics of Energy Transition in South Asia: Nepal’s Hydropower Ambitions Amid Regional Rivalries
Nepal’s hydropower potential holds the key to transforming South Asia’s energy landscape, driving economic growth and regional connectivity through clean energy ...
Sentinel Islands: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands and India’s Maritime Renaissance.
As India’s “unsinkable sentinel,” they offer unparalleled surveillance, deterrence, and regional engagement advantages ...
Bangladesh Unrest: Implications on Indo-Bangladesh Geopolitical Ties
The Indo-Bangladesh relationship is the ultimate example of the non-zero-sum game theory ...
Pakistan’s Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan Conundrum
Prior to it becoming uncontrollable, the Pakistani state should take a multi-dimensional and holistic approach to counter terrorist organisations like TTP ...
The Majeed Brigade: Suicide Militancy, Baloch Nationalism, and the Fragile Fabric of Regional Security
The future trajectory of the Majeed Brigade will hinge on Pakistan’s ability to balance military response with political inclusion and economic justice in Balochistan ...
The Wheel of Time and PM Modi’s Visit to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka remains an integral part of Modi’s Neighbourhood First policy, akin to the Gujral doctrine in the 1990s, a set of principles that moulded India’s foreign policy towards its immediate neighbours ...
Meeting on the Margins: Analysing the Bi-annual Indo-Bangla Director General Level Talks
A high-level delegation of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) met with the Border Security Force (BSF) for the bi-annual Director General level talks. The meeting took place between February 18 and 20 in New Delhi ...
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From Partition to Precision: India–Pakistan Relations and the Road to Operation Sindoor
The story of India–Pakistan relations is one of hope, hostility, and haunting historical memories ...