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Pakistan VS. India: Lessons from five-Day Conflict 0
- Blog, National Security
- May 27, 2025
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
Longevity of the ceasefire between India and Pakistan 0
- Blog, National Security
- May 27, 2025
The longevity of the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan hinges on sustained diplomatic engagement, mutual trust-building, and addressing the underlying issues that have historically fueled tensions. After months of rising conflict between the two nuclear-armed states, a ceasefire was arranged with U.S. help. After 26 people were killed in an attack in Indian-administered KashmirREAD MORE
The Domestic Politics of India and War Hysteria with Pakistan 0
- Blog, National Security
- May 21, 2025
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 Suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and Its Practical Realities 0
- Blog, Human Security
- May 13, 2025
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
Role of Media amid rising Indo-Pak tensions 0
- Blog, Human Security
- May 13, 2025
The media, instead of calming tensions, has become the loudest drumbeat for conflict in the immediate aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. Within minutes of the terror attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam area that claimed the lives of 26 tourists, Indian television screens were flooded with bold headlines, fiery debates, and accusatory rhetoric—almost all pointing fingers squarelyREAD MORE
India: A Tale of False-Flag Operations Against Pakistan?0
- Blog, Human Security
- May 13, 2025
India has repeatedly staged false-flag operations to malign Pakistan and divert global attention from its own internal failures. The April 2025 Pahalgam attack has reignited long-standing suspicions regarding India's use of false-flag tactics to frame Pakistan. The attack was executed by men dressed in military uniforms, who mainly targeted non-Muslim male tourists. Within minutes, IndianREAD MORE