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On the occasion of Kashmir Accession Day International Centre for Peace Studies (ICPS)
organised Book Launch of The Two Kashmirs authored by Sheikh Khalid Jehangir
Issue Briefs
Emergence of Terrorism in Central Asia: Roots, Drivers, and Implications
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.
How will Trump Impact Europe in his New Term?
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.
Fall of Hasina and Political Transition in Bangladesh: What has Happened and Why?
This Issue Brief seeks to analyse the events leading to the ouster of Hasina from power, identify the issues that brought about her fall, and the stakes for India in the evolving situation on Bangladesh.
Books/Journals
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ICPS organised a talk by Umit Alperen, Director of the Centre for Asia-Pasific Studies at the Suleyman Demirel University, Turkey on 02 September 2022. He focussed on Turkey's foreign policy in general and also its relations with India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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PTI: A Divided House – Implications for Politics in Pakistan
Syed Eesar Mehdi
Will PTI continue to fracture under the weight of its internal strife, or can it reimagine itself and become a unified force once more? The future of the party, and consequently of Pakistan's civilian democracy, is at stake. PTI's ability to overcome its differences or its decline into political insignificance...
Between Political Relevance and Marginalisation: The BNP's Struggle in Post-Hasina Bangladesh
Mohmad Waseem Malla
BNP's success in navigating this complex political landscape will depend on its ability to exhibit political maturity, which involves distancing itself from reactionary and punitive politics while positioning itself as a defender of democratic principles and institutional integrity.
Peaceful Protest by the Baloch Stumps Pakistan
Nazir Ahmad Mir
In light of the recent crackdown on the Baloch assembly in Dalbandin, the Baloch Yekjehti Committee (BYC) has reiterated its commitment to resist state violence and persist in its efforts to secure the rights of the Baloch people. The initiatives undertaken by BYC have, on one side, heightened awareness among the Baloch....
Understanding the Theatrics of Power: The Irony of Pakistan’s AMAN-25 Naval Exercise
Syed Eesar Mehdi
The AMAN-25 naval exercise, conducted in February 2025, illustrated the contradiction of Pakistan showcasing its geopolitical aspirations amidst a significant economic downturn.