Trump Pledges to Resolve Kashmir Dispute After US Mediated Ceasefire US President Promises Trade Boost and Long-Term Peace Efforts U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to increase trade with India and Pakistan and work to resolve the longstanding Kashmir dispute after the two nations reached a ceasefire following U.S. diplomatic efforts. The agreement, which came … Read more
Trump Offers Mediation as India-Pakistan Tension Escalates As tensions between India and Pakistan reach a critical point, U.S. President Donald Trump has stepped in to offer mediation, marking the first major international crisis since his inauguration. Trump emphasized his desire to prevent the situation from escalating into a nuclear conflict, stating, ‘If I can do … Read more
How South Asia’s ‘swing states’ navigate India-Pakistan tensions The recent flare-up between India and Pakistan over Kashmir was marked by missile strikes, one of the fiercest aerial dogfights since World War II, retaliatory rhetoric, and a shaky cease-fire. However, amid the chaos, a quieter but equally significant shift is unfolding: the recalibration of foreign policies … Read more
India’s Strategic Missteps in the Northeast: A Shift in Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy The Doklam Standoff and the Siliguri Corridor: A Reckoning for India In June 2017, Indian and Chinese troops faced off on the Doklam plateau in Bhutan, sparking a 73-day standoff that highlighted the strategic vulnerability of India’s northeast. The conflict arose from a … Read more
China’s Role in Pakistan’s Two-Front Challenge to India: A Historical Perspective China has long maintained a strategic partnership with Pakistan, providing military and economic support that has shaped the dynamics of India’s security landscape. This article examines China’s historical involvement with Pakistan in the context of India’s ‘two-front’ challenges, highlighting the evolution of their relationship … Read more
IMF Stands by Pakistan’s $1 Billion Loan Amid Tensions with India New Delhi: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed its support for Pakistan’s $1 billion loan package, asserting that the country has fulfilled its financial obligations despite recent tensions with India. The approval of the loan comes after Pakistan faced a series of incidents … Read more
India and Pakistan: How backchannels and US mediators pulled rivals back from the brink In a dramatic turn of events, US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that India and Pakistan had agreed to a ‘full and immediate ceasefire’ after four tense days of cross-border clashes. The announcement came after the two nuclear-armed rivals had … Read more
India-Pakistan Tensions: India Expels Pakistani Official Over Espionage Allegations India has expelled a Pakistani official from the country following allegations of espionage, escalating tensions between the two neighboring nations. The move comes as both countries continue to navigate a complex relationship marked by historical conflicts and ongoing security concerns. The Pakistani official, identified only by … Read more
India’s Strategic Shift in South Asia: Operation Sindoor and the New Normal India’s recent decision to maintain a ceasefire with Pakistan, referred to as an ‘understanding,’ has sparked significant debate within the country. Many critics argue that the agreement did not sufficiently penalize Pakistan, especially given India’s dominant position across multiple domains including land, air, … Read more
India’s Strategic Shift in South Asia: Operation Sindoor and the New Normal India’s recent military and diplomatic actions in the region have marked a significant shift in its approach to dealing with Pakistan. The announced ceasefire, though framed as an ‘understanding’ by New Delhi, has sparked considerable debate over its implications for regional security and … Read more