Issue Briefs

Visit of Sri Lankan President to India: Issues at Stake
The first country that the newly elected President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake chose to visit was India like many of his predecessors, emphasising the special relationship the island nation has with India. However, in his case it was important because the party he hailed from had a historical ruse with India and was regarded as pro-China.
Rohingya Crisis: Security Concerns and Diplomacy Dilemma for India
The Rohingya crisis, stemming from the persecution of the minority Rohingya Muslim population in Myanmar in recent years, has garnered significant attention in India. The illegal migration of Rohingyas seeking refuge from Myanmar is increasingly viewed as a considerable security threat within India.
Fall of Bashar Al-Assad: What it Means for the Region and India
The fall of Bashar al-Assad's government marks a significant turning point in the Western Asia region. Assad was overthrown by a quick onslaught by opposition troops commanded by Ahmad al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani, following more about 13 years of civil war and international sanctions.



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Pakistan’s Credit Upgrade: When Better Ratings Mask Economic Pain
Mohammed Shoaib Raza
Pakistan’s latest credit upgrade masks a deeper paradox: international confidence has improved, but ordinary citizens continue to bear the heavy economic costs of IMF-driven stabilisation and fiscal adjustment.
Recent Trends in India- European Union Partnership: Towards a New Paradigm amidst Competitive Diplomacy
Mohammed Badrul Alam
The European Union (EU) is a political, economic union of 27 member states that are located geographically within the continent of Europe. It is a supra-national union with a total area of 1,634, 469 square miles and with an estimated population of 452 million as of 2026.
The July 2026 Balochistan Attacks Expose the Limits of Coercive Approach in Pakistan
Mohammed Shoaib Raza
The July 2026 Balochistan attacks by the TTP and BLA exposed critical vulnerabilities in Pakistan's security state, proving that kinetic military operations cannot substitute for dialogue and political reconciliation.