The ‘Great Game’ Reborn in the Indian Ocean: A Tale of Two Ports
Located barely 72 km away from each other, Gwadar port in Pakistan and Chabahar in Iran are not mere ports but geopolitical launch pads that can alter the strategic balance in the region.
India Jihadi Groups Splinter as Rivalries Intensify
The rivalry between Al Qaeda, Islamic State, and Lashkar-e-Taiba is intensifying on the Indian subcontinent.
Pathankot Attack Hints at a Power Struggle in Pakistan
It appears as if the power struggle between the civilian government and the security services is gathering steam in Pakistan.
Breaking the India-Pakistan Logjam Won’t Be Easy
The Kashmir issue continues to loom large over any possible thaw in Indo-Pakistani relations.
India’s Karakoram Conundrum: The Great Game Lives On
Once India’s historical gateway to Central Asia and China, the Karakoram has become a lingering geopolitical flashpoint between India, China and Pakistan.
Pakistan Officials Head to Washington with Domestic Baggage
Negotiations are playing out behind the scenes between Pakistan and the United States.
No Easy Answers in Kashmir
Farooq Abdullah’s suggestion of a partition along the Line of Control in Kashmir is easier said than done.
The G-20 Misses the Mark on Terrorism
In the shadow of the Paris attacks, the G-20 has issued a joint agenda on terrorism that falls short of the mark.
Ansar-ut Tawhid: Seizing the Reins from Indian Mujahideen in India?
India’s newest jihadi upstart is taking a page from Islamic State, and the security services should take note.
India-Pakistan Relations: Off to a New Start?
In a welcome step, the chiefs of the Indian Border Security Force and its counterpart, the Pakistan Rangers, met in New Delhi over three days and the talks have been productive.