The abandoned equipment left in Afghanistan as a result of the abrupt retreat of the U.S. has become a grave threat to not only neighboring states but it is endangering the peace and stability of whole South Asian region. The situation arises out of the unintended consequences of poorly planned military disengagement where weapons meantREAD MORE
Trump can potentially put Ukraine conflict to halt but through the use of pessimist tone and pressure tactics. The deal-maker Trump’s manifestation of his art of deal seems not a peaceful reconciliation but takes a coercive manipulative approach towards Ukraine by suspending US military aid while shrinking space for Ukraine to negotiate a peace dealREAD MORE
The trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan is seen as something that endorses close bilateral ties while acts as a challenge for national security of Pakistan, simultaneously. This relationship is built on a complex mix of formal agreements and informal economic exchanges, shaping the economic and geopolitical landscape of the region. Despite numerous bilateral trade agreementsREAD MORE
President Donald J. Trump’s gesture of inviting QUAD leaders at his second Presidential inaugural ceremony coupled with the recent telephone call to PM Modi, is indicative of growing importance of India’s role in Indo-Pacific. The Indo-Pacific being central to U.S.’ strategic priorities preludes that under Trump 2.0 there will be a renewed focus on deepeningREAD MORE