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Trump 2.0 and Europe: Proceeding with Caution, Exercising Patience


Harsh Pandey

A significant transformation is occurring within Europe, particularly in the European Union as Trump assumes second term in office. Europhiles advocate for enhancing the institution's powers to achieve greater strategic autonomy for Europe. Conversely, Eurosceptics aim to reshape the institution's liberal principles to reflect a more conservative, Christian, and ethnically homogeneous Europe….Among other things, two critical factors are poised to influence Europe in the near future.

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A Political Crisis in the Making in AJK (PoJK)


Mohammad Usman Bhatti, Muneeb Yousuf

The persistent mismanagement by the Pakistan military and the federal government in the so-called Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and throughout the region may soon result in calls for greater autonomy. These feelings are expected to intensify unless the Pakistan military and federal government reconsider their strategies in AJK.

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What Iran May Expect from Trump 2.0


Ruchi Sharma

Considering Trump's unwavering support for the 'America First' policy and his withdrawal of the United States from foreign entanglements, alongside Israel's concerns regarding Iran's nuclear advancements, limiting Iran's capabilities would likely be a primary focus of his agenda. Nevertheless, given Iran’s internal it is yet to be determined whether his initiatives will lead to increased instability or offer a glimmer of hope for the region.

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Quad 2024: Enhanced Alignment and A Shared Vision for the Indo-Pacific


Imran Khurshid

New Delhi viewed the summit as reinforcing India's commitment to a rules-based international order, addressing regional security concerns, and enhancing maritime cooperation. The focus on critical and emerging technologies, supply chain resilience, development of port and logistic infrastructure, and maritime domain awareness initiatives were areas where India saw tangible benefits.

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Fall of Bashar Al-Assad: What it Means for the Region and India


Mohmad Waseem Malla

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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Emergence of Terrorism in Central Asia: Roots, Drivers, and Implications


Imran Khurshid

Central Asia, which includes Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, has always been regarded as a stable and safe region, but the recent incidents of terrorism, linked to this region and perpetuated by ISIS-Khorasan (IS-KP), have caused significant concern both regionally and globally.

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How will Trump Impact Europe in his New Term?


Harsh Pandey

The election of Donald Trump as the President of the United States of America (US) for the second time poses manifold challenges to the continent of Europe, which is already going through a major war, sluggish economic recovery after the pandemic and a myriad of issues from migration, to rise of the Far-Right.

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