The Pentagon’s decision to restore the designation US Pacific Command (USPACOM), replacing the Indo-Pacific Command name adopted in 2018, has officially been presented as a […]
Author: Saima Afzal
Al-Mirsad: the new, modern face of Taliban propaganda
For much of the last two decades, the Taliban fought its war with rifles, roadside bombs and guerrilla ambushes. Today, one of its most important […]
South Asia’s water wars hinge as much on data as dams
When India placed the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance last year, attention naturally focused on the diplomatic and legal consequences of the decision. Yet […]
Russia’s Afghan pivot risks entanglement in old traps
As Russia deepens cooperation with Afghanistan’s rulers, it faces a growing tension between regional influence, connectivity ambitions and its own security concerns. Few countries have […]
Next power move in China’s SE Asia strategy is nuclear
China’s expanding nuclear industry is becoming a new instrument of geopolitical influence across Southeast Asia. From Vietnam to Indonesia, governments increasingly view nuclear energy as […]