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India-Nepal
Sacred Ties, Contested Borders: India and Nepal Between Civilisation and Geopolitics


Afroz Khan

As Nepal’s historic 2026 “Gen Z” revolution elevates political outsider Balen Shah to Prime Minister, Kathmandu and New Delhi navigate territorial friction to forge a modern, development-driven bilateral partnership.

Gilgit-Baltistan
Islamabad’s Grip and Local Aspirations: The GB Election and the Constitutional Void


Mohammad Usman Bhatti

Gilgit-Baltistan’s 2026 elections exposed federal overreach, economic exploitation, and constitutional ambiguity. Despite PPP’s lead, unresolved grievances over rights, resources, and representation fuel persistent unrest and demands for autonomy

Petroleum Reserve (SPR)
Reinforcing India’s Energy Security: Imperatives for India’s Strategic Oil Buffer


Mohammed Badrul Alam

India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves remain limited, but expansion through new caverns and UAE partnerships is vital to shield its economy from supply shocks and global energy volatility.