Dhaka’s New Turning Point

General Wakar-uz-Zaman’s emphasis on secularism in Bangladesh was not merely a statement, but a reflection of deep concern. The end of Sheikh Hasina’s...

Pakistan-India-China: Heading for a Water War?

On July 19th, Chinese Premier Li Qiang defended the construction of a dam on the Brahmaputra River in the ecologically fragile and sensitive Tibetan r...

China’s Power Play

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China is no longer confined to a solely defensive posture. Over the past decade, China has prioritized military ...

A Shifting Alliance : Bangladesh’s Defence Turn Towards Pakistan

Once bitter rivals, Pakistan and Bangladesh are now moving toward an unexpected defence partnership. Under an unelected interim government, Dhaka is d...

Trump-Munir Meeting: Strategic Messaging or Tactical Diplomacy?

In a development drawing global attention, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump during ...

A New Asian Bloc in the Making?

Senior officials from China, South Korea and Japan will soon meet in Tokyo to try to establish a more formal relationship, replete with security and e...

China's Strategy for Tibet's Future

The Dalai Lama holds a unique position as both a spiritual leader and a political symbol for Tibetans worldwide. For centuries, the Dalai Lama has not...

Pakistan’s Army:From Protector to Oppressor? (Cover Story)

On the occasion of Pakistan Day, the 23rd of March, the Pakistani Army staged a display of its might, yet behind this facade of power lies a stark tru...

Hard state, soft state (Cover Story)

Recently, the army chief addressed parliament after the Jaffar Express train attack in Balochistan. He said Pakistan had to become a “hard state” to f...