As India adopts a cautious 'wait and watch' approach, the recent engagements between Bangladesh and Pakistan indicate that Dhaka, under the current interim government, is prepared to initiate a new chapter in its relations with Islamabad, seemingly without regard for past grievances. The implications of this development for India, particularly whether it could lead to the resurgence of a terror axis that threatens India's security interests, remain uncertain.
Afghanistan presents a challenging scenario for the Trump administration, which may struggle to reconcile its domestic objectives with its responsibilities as a global leader. Although there may be reluctance to allocate resources to Afghanistan, the administration might feel obligated to demonstrate its dedication to fundamental American principles.
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.
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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Bangladesh and Pakistan Wooing Each Other: Implications for India
Ankita Sanyal
As India adopts a cautious 'wait and watch' approach, the recent engagements between Bangladesh and Pakistan indicate that Dhaka, under the current interim government, is prepared to initiate a new chapter in its relations with Islamabad, seemingly without regard for past grievances. The implications of this development for India, particularly whether it could lead to the resurgence of a terror axis that threatens India's security interests, remain uncertain.
Trump 2.0: Implications for US-Afghanistan Relations
Puspa Kumari
Afghanistan presents a challenging scenario for the Trump administration, which may struggle to reconcile its domestic objectives with its responsibilities as a global leader. Although there may be reluctance to allocate resources to Afghanistan, the administration might feel obligated to demonstrate its dedication to fundamental American principles.
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.
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.