As Pakistan faces mounting internal challenges, its information warfare apparatus is intensifying propaganda campaigns against India to divert attention from domestic crises. The battle over Kashmir is increasingly being fought not only on the ground but also in the realm of narratives and global perceptions.
Balochistan has become the epicentre of Pakistan’s growing internal security crisis, where decades of militarisation, political alienation, and economic neglect have deepened instability. The failure to address governance and development challenges has transformed the province into a multi-front conflict zone.
This issue brief analyses the strategic obsolescence of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty against the backdrop of Pakistan's cross-border terrorism, severe climate stress, and domestic water mismanagement. It highlights the immense developmental costs borne by Jammu and Kashmir, justifying India’s decision to condition future hydro-cooperation on regional security and ecological realities.
The US‑Israel military campaign against Iran in February 2026 quickly escalated into a regional conflict, with Tehran striking US bases across the Gulf and asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz. This disruption of global energy supplies has intensified inflationary pressures worldwide, particularly harming economies in the Global South.
| Speech by Mahishini Colonne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India CALM WATERS, RISING TIDE: Stability as the Foundation for Indian Ocean Growth |
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Topic: “US under Trump 2.0: Issues, Challenges and Future Directions for India and the World”
The US‑Israel military campaign against Iran in February 2026 quickly escalated into a regional conflict, with Tehran striking US bases across the Gulf and asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz. This disruption of global energy supplies has intensified inflationary pressures worldwide, particularly harming economies in the Global South.
| Speech by Mahishini Colonne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India CALM WATERS, RISING TIDE: Stability as the Foundation for Indian Ocean Growth |
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This occasional paper examines Balochistan’s struggle for autonomy, from British colonial “Sandemanisation” to its forced 1948 accession to Pakistan. By highlighting the suppression of Kalat’s independence and the exploitation of regional resources, Ray illustrates how systemic marginalisation transformed a secular identity movement into an enduring conflict against centralised state authority.
The academic world mourns the passing of Professor Tharailath Koshy Oommen, a distinguished sociologist, prolific author, and Professor Emeritus at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), who passed away on 26 February 2026, in Gurugram at the age of 88.
When the Russia-Ukraine war broke out in February 2022, much of the West viewed global responses through a binary lens, as usual—us versus them—defining countries as either supporters of Ukraine or allies of Russia. Western nations, particularly the United States and its European allies, presented this struggle in moralistic terms: democracy vs autocracy, good versus evil, the free world versus an expansionist dictatorships.
India and Bangladesh share a deep-rooted historical, civilizational, and geographical connection. As neighbours in South Asia, their relationship has been characterized by cooperation and mutual respect but has also faced occasional challenges due to differing perceptions, internal politics, historical reasons, and relative power dynamics.
For years, this community has endured systematic targeting, with little to no substantial response from the state to protect its citizens or address the root causes of these attacks
While Donald Trump’s leadership style may appear erratic, it is underpinned by consistent geo-economic and geostrategic motivations
As India formalises its engagement with the Taliban, it is clear that New Delhi’s strategy is driven by long-term strategic objectives such as maintaining peace and stability in Afghanistan, strengthening regional cooperation, and protecting India’s security and economic interests.
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Uzbekistan Foreign Minister’s Visit and India's Quiet Pivot to Central Asia
Mohammed Shoaib Raza
India and Uzbekistan deepen ties with ambitious trade targets, critical minerals cooperation, and diversified connectivity, signalling New Delhi’s pragmatic, long-term pivot towards Central Asia’s strategic landscape.
Escalation and Uncertainty: How the Iran War is Reshaping West Asia
Md. Muddassir Quamar
Five months after US-Israeli strikes, the Iran conflict has expanded into a destabilising regional crisis, fracturing Gulf unity and threatening global energy security. Diplomatic resolution remains urgently needed.
The Bear and The Tiger in Close Embrace: Eight Decades of Time-Tested India-Russia Relations
Mohammed Badrul Alam
A comprehensive analysis of India-Russia relations spanning eight decades, examining their strategic partnership, trade agreements, cultural ties, and enduring cooperation while navigating contemporary geopolitical challenges and opportunities.