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
Issue Briefs

The Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan Trilateral Security Partnership: Strategic Convergence and Regional Implications
The Makkah defence pact unites Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan in a collective-security framework. Symbolic yet strategically significant, it diversifies Gulf security, expands Ankara’s footprint, and boosts Islamabad’s relevance—reshaping regional alignments and complicating India’s strategic calculations.
From Disruption to Coercion: The Evolving Houthi Challenge in the Red Sea
Houthis have transformed Red Sea attacks into maritime coercion, leveraging Iran’s support but pursuing independent aims. Persistent insecurity looms, with dual chokepoint disruption posing severe risks to global trade and energy.
The Narrative Battlefield: Democratic Dissent in India and Information Warfare by Pakistan
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.





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From Surrender to Integration: How Former Maoists Are Rebuilding Their Lives
P. V. Ramana
Former Maoist cadres are rebuilding their lives through education, healthcare ambitions, small businesses and public service—showing how self-motivation, backed by meaningful rehabilitation, can support reintegration.
Fraying India-US Partnership: A Waiver for Beijing, a Tariff for Delhi?
Gopalan Balachandran
India-US relations face a critical test as new legislation threatens punitive tariffs on India’s Russian oil imports, likely worsening bilateral ties and jeopardising any potential trade agreement between the nations.
Firmness Without Fear in the Sanctions Era: What South Asia Can Learn from India
Simon Mohsin
India’s firm, pragmatic response to US sanctions demonstrates its strategic autonomy. To foster true regional stability, India must support smaller South Asian neighbours in building their own resilient, diversified partnerships.