Countering Western Islamophobia
Islamophobia in many Western societies does not appear out of nowhere. It is built, repeated, and normalised through a mix of media
Pakistan Kept Talking, Kabul Kept Dodging
The real story of Pakistan’s Afghanistan policy from 2021 to 2025 is not that Islamabad failed to try. It is that it
Can the JF 17 Carry Pakistan’s Export Push?
Pakistan has talked for years about moving beyond a narrow export base, but the hard part is finding something that can compete
What the UN’s 37th Report Really Shows
The 37th report of the United Nations Security Council Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, dated 4 February 2026, should put an
Inside India’s Military Media Network
The story India tells about defence communication is that it is public information, transparency, and reassurance. The story many critics tell is
Religious Freedom in Afghanistan
The recommendation by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom to designate Afghanistan as a Country of Particular Concern should be read
Madrassa Reform and the Fight Against Misused Jihad
The struggle against violent extremism in Pakistan is sometimes characterized as a security issue; nevertheless, the true conflict starts long before the
Why the T20 World Cup Should Move to Sri Lanka
India wants the world to believe everything is under control, right as it prepares to welcome the biggest names in cricket. But
How Taliban Centralization Undermines Afghanistan’s Future
The Sixteenth Report of the United Nations Security Council’s Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team offers a stark reminder that Taliban rule
Pakistan’s Case Against the Taliban’s Policies
The current trade standoff between Pakistan and Afghanistan is frequently described as the result of bureaucratic failure, economic paralysis, and border closures.
