The five-day conflict between Pakistan and India highlights the urgent need for crisis management mechanisms to prevent rapid escalation between nuclear-armed neighbors and arch-rivals of South Asia. The confrontation which started off as a result of a terrorist attack in Pahalgam town of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, escalated into a brief yet intenseREAD MORE
The domestic politics of India and the war hysteria surrounding Pakistan are inextricably linked with each other. The escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan is not merely a reflection of territorial disputes or ideological differences but is also a product of the political mechanisms within India that exploit nationalism for electoral gain. The politicalREAD MORE
India’s rhetoric about weaponizing the Indus Waters Treaty cannot hold ground in reality, as the practical consequences would ultimately prove disastrous for both its own people and its reputation, internationally. This treaty stood firm in the dark hours of three wars but became victim of Hindutva inspired leadership. Despite several bilateral crises, the treaty hasREAD MORE
The unequal land distribution is a hidden driver of food insecurity in Pakistan. In the heart of Pakistan's persistent food insecurity lies an issue, often overlooked in policy discussions: the unequal distribution of agricultural land. The majority of Pakistan's population relies on agriculture for survival; although, it has a significant share in GDP as anREAD MORE