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Sri Lanka
Political Change in Sri Lanka: A Strategic Overview from India


Imran Khurshid

India’s engagement with Sri Lanka’s newly elected government, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, underlines the country’s strategic priority within the framework of its Neighborhood First strategy and Vision SAGAR.

Bangladesh
From Secular Promises to Islamist Alignments: Evolution of the Political Landscape in Bangladesh


Mohammad Taha Ali

Following the dramatic toppling of Sheikh Hasina's government of over 15 years on 5 August, the world watched with concern as violence escalated, particularly targeting Bangladesh's Hindu minority.

Modi
Beyond Ideology: Narendra Modi’s Pragmatic Foreign Policy Approach


Imran Khurshid

Narendra Modi’s approach to foreign policy is often (mis)characterized as being driven by certain right-wing ideology, citing his association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), perceived to be firm about its own ideological commitments.

Afghanistan
Three Years of Taliban Rule and Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan


Nazir Ahmad Mir, Muneeb Yousuf

On 15 August this year, the Taliban completed three years of their rule after taking over Afghanistan in August 2021. To celebrate the day, they organised parades at various places across the country on 14 August and displayed their military power by showcasing mainly the weapons and armed vehicles that were left behind by the fleeing America led forces.