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Uniquely for one volume, this book examines the security challenges faced by both India and Pakistan in isolation,… Written by SAV editorial staff India at the G20: Prioritizing Climate Finance India will soon begin its one-year-long tenure as head of the Group of Twenty (G20) group, lasting between December 2022 and November 2023. Under its new role, India announced that it will host theleaders’ summitin New Delhi and hold sub-events… Written by Phalak Vyas The Lasting Legacies of Partition for Pakistan’s Pashtuns August 2022 marked the 75th anniversary of the 1947 Partition of the Indian subcontinent. With the displacement of millions through divisions along religious lines and the creation of new borders and independent nations, Partition has left a legacy that echoes… Written by Osama Ahmad A Balancing Act: Challenges to Pakistan’s Refugee Management The situation in Afghanistan has become one of the world’s gravest humanitarian crises since U.S. troops withdrew from the country in August 2021. The dire situation on the ground has pushed 186,680 Afghan refugees and asylum seekers toward neighboring states.… Written by Noorulain Naseem Pakistan-U.S. at 75: Sustaining the Momentum On September 29, the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad hosted a diplomatic reception to commemorate the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations between the United States and Pakistan. To an audience of U.S. and Pakistani foreign diplomats – including chief guest Prime… Written by Namra Naseer Pakistan’s New Strategy: Technology-Based Cooperation In January 2021, Pakistan released its first-ever National Security Policy (NSP), shifting its focus from geopolitics to geo-economics. Pakistan’s renewed interest in industrialization and regional connectivity with Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Eurasia is due to past failures… Written by Usama Nizamani What India Can Learn from China’s 5G Leap On October 1, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that 1.3 billion Indian citizens would soon be able to use fifth-generation (5G) wireless technology for high-speed internet services across the country. Leading Indian telecom companies Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, and… Written by Swayamsiddha Samal China-Taliban: An Uncomfortable Marriage of Convenience On September 13, the first containers departed China en route to Afghanistan via Central Asian countries. The launching of the new railroad line is likely to open economic trade routes for the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan. As the West adheres… Written by Akanksha Narain Empowering Women in Pakistan’s Economy: Lessons from Bangladesh Although celebrating its 75th year of independence this August, Pakistan has yet to capitalize on its youthful population, especially its female youth, to further economic progress and expand its skilled workforce. Currently, roughly 44 percent of Pakistan’s population is counted… Written by Noorulain Naseem, Hadiqa Sohail Pakistan’s Floods and the Role of Media Pakistan has been experiencing one of the worst floods in its history, with over 33 million citizens affected. Some 1,500 have lost their lives and many more are in danger due to the spread of dengue fever and other infectious… Written by Fizza Batool Western Indian Ocean: The Missing Piece in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy In a long-delayed move, the White House announced its intent to integrate African states into Indo-Pacific forums, according to its latest strategy document for Sub-Saharan Africa from August 2022. The Biden administration’s expansion of the geographic definition of the Indo-Pacific… Written by Rushali Saha The Geopolitics of India’s Refugee Policy On August 17, Indian Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri, sparked a Twitter controversy on the presence of Rohingya refugees in the capital. Puri tweeted that Rohingya in New Delhi would be relocated from slum-like camps to… Written by Mahika Khosla Before Nepal Graduates to a Developing Country At the 40th plenary of the 76th session of the United Nations in February 2021, the UN General Assembly recommended graduating Nepal from Least Developed Country (LDC) status to Developing Country (DC) in 2026. Though Nepal originally planned to graduate… Written by Rishi Gupta Improving India-Turkey Relations On the margins of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in his UNGA speech criticized India for failing to resolve ties with Pakistan and establish a “fair, permanent peace and prosperity in Kashmir.” Indian… Written by Anuttama Banerji Strategic Autonomy: Comparing India and Pakistan Global division following Russia’s war in Ukraine has rekindled the public debate on ‘strategic autonomy’ in South Asia. According to S. Kalyanaraman, “strategic autonomy denotes the ability of a state to pursue its national interests and adopt its preferred foreign… Written by Aditi Malhotra, Usama Nizamani India and the Russia-Ukraine War: The Need for a Proactive Approach In a recent bilateral meeting between India’s Prime Minister Modi and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin during the SCO summit in Uzbekistan, Modi made headline-making comments on the war in Ukraine, stating that “now is not an era of war” and… Written by Mohanasakthivel J The Economic Costs of Pakistan’s Floods Over the past month, Pakistan has been hit by the worst flooding in the country’s modern history. The floods have put "one-third of the country underwater" and the deaths of close to 1,500 people. Estimates note a further 33 million… Written by Shahroo Malik Nepal’s Delicate Foreign Policy Balancing Act Over the last few weeks, Nepal has witnessed several developmental gains. During the recent official visit by Nepali Foreign Minister Dr. Narayan Khadka on August 9, China announced an approximately USD $117 million grant and several infrastructure projects. Meanwhile, India… Written by Riya Sinha India-Bangladesh Relations – Conditional to a Sheikh Hasina Government? Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina traveled to India for an official visit from September 5th-8th, where she inked several important agreements with her Indian counterpart. The India-Bangladesh bilateral relationship has immensely improved in the last decade, seemingly signaling the success… Written by Mohak Gambhir Why Sri Lanka’s Default was not Caused by China Sri Lanka is facing its first debt default since its independence. On 12 April 2022, the Sri Lankan government announced that it will suspend all foreign debt repayments, except to multilateral development banks. It is now seeking a bail-out from… Written by Marina Rudyak ISKP’s Propaganda Threatens Asia’s Security Apparatus On September 5, the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) launched a suicide bombing attack in front of the Russian embassy in Kabul, leaving more than four dead. The attack underscored ISKP’s continued forays targeting civilians and Taliban security forces across… Written by Dante Schulz پاکستان کی خارجہ پالیسی میں شناخت کا تعین  پاکستان کی قومی شناخت آزادی کے وقت سے ہی اسرار کے پردوں میں چھپی ہوئی ہے حالانکہ مذہبی نظریہ، ریاست کے وجود کے لیے بنیادی توجیح فراہم کرتا ہے۔ تقسیم کے موقع پر مذہبی تفریق کے لیے پائی جانے والی… Written by Farhan Hanif Siddiqi Pakistan Floods & Climate Security: Rethinking Comprehensive National Security The ongoing floods in Pakistan devastated communities and the country’s infrastructure and economy. The rising frequency of floods, extreme rainfall, and heatwaves has moved climate change from a theoretical discussion point to a palpable burden on the country and its… Written by Ameera Adil, Faraz Haider Policy Lessons from the Front Lines: Tackling Extreme Heat in India Extreme heat is wreaking havoc across India. During the March-April 2022 heatwaves, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded the hottest March on record, with temperatures soaring as high as 47 degrees Celsius (117 degrees Fahrenheit) and impacting 15 states and… Written by Abhisvara Sinha Is There Any Strategy Left for Washington in Afghanistan? If there is one picture that describes the failure of Washington’s War on Terror policy in Afghanistan, it is the viral image of Taliban Defense Minister Mullah Yaqoob in a military parade during the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.… Written by Arash Yaqin Geopolitical Maneuvering of Nepal’s Tourism Sector On August 16, Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan University inaugurated Nepal’s second Confucius Institute—one of the many such planned institutes to be built across Nepal with Chinese government funding. Located in over 100 countries worldwide, Confucius Institutes serve to promote Chinese culture through… Written by Rudabeh Shahid, Saurav Raj Pant Press Freedoms in Pakistan: As Polarization Deepens, Journalism Pays the Price Last month, Pakistani police charged former Prime Minister Imran Khan under the anti-terrorism act, in addition to placing a sweeping ban on live telecasts of his speeches. The charge comes after Khan vowed to sue police officers and a judge… Written by Furqan Khan The Crisis of Elite Capture in Pakistan and Sri Lanka In July, Pakistan and Sri Lanka met on the cricket pitch for a match that had been quietly moved from Colombo to Galle. While international broadcasters aired visuals of ocean waves crashing onto Galle Fort’s once tourist-frequented beaches, Sri Lankans… Written by Uzair Sattar, Isha Gupta Framing Identity within Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Since independence, Pakistan’s national identity has remained enigmatic despite religious ideology informing the fundamental rationale for the state’s existence. This enigma can be understood by examining the excessive infatuation with religious differentiation at the time of Partition which led to… Written by Farhan Hanif Siddiqi Read the South Asian Voices Series: Legacies of Partition Remembering Michael Krepon South Asian Voices contributors, former Visiting Fellows, and editors reflect on Michael Krepon’s mentorship, impact, and role in shaping SAV.  Read the Collection Most Recent Video & Audio SAV Review – Subcontinent Adrift: Strategic Futures of South Asia In this series, South Asian Voicescontributors review Feroz Khan's landmark… Written by SAV editorial staff Economy & Development India at the G20: Prioritizing Climate Finance India will soon begin its one-year-long tenure as head of… Written by Phalak Vyas Geopolitics & Diplomacy The Lasting Legacies of Partition for Pakistan’s Pashtuns August 2022 marked the 75th anniversary of the 1947 Partition… Written by Osama Ahmad Hindi & Urdu عزیر یونس کے ساتھ سوال و جواب: پاکستان کی معاشی و سیاسی ہلچل کا تجزیہ  موسم گرما کے دوران پاکستان کی معیشت ڈھانچہ جاتی کمزوریوں،… Written by SAV editorial staff Defense & Security A Balancing Act: Challenges to Pakistan’s Refugee Management The situation in Afghanistan has become one of the world’s… Written by Noorulain Naseem Geopolitics & Diplomacy Pakistan-U.S. at 75: Sustaining the Momentum On September 29, the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad hosted a… Written by Namra Naseer Economy & Development Pakistan’s New Strategy: Technology-Based Cooperation In January 2021, Pakistan released its first-ever National Security Policy… Written by Usama Nizamani Hindi & Urdu پاکستان میں سیلاب اور موسمیاتی سلامتی: جامع قومی سلامتی پر نظر ثانی پاکستان میں حالیہ جاری سیلابوں نے آبادی، ملکی انفراسٹرکچر اور… Written by Faraz Haider, Ameera Adil Load more articles Popular Is There Any Strategy Left for Washington in Afghanistan? 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