Pakistan’s doctrine of strategic depth in Afghanistan was conceived as a shield against external threats.
South Asia
INDIA’S EMERGING SPACE SITUATIONAL FRAMEWORK
As outer space becomes crowded, commercialised, and militarised, Space Situational Awareness (SSA) has emerged as the backbone of national security for India.
INDIA’S EASTERN ARC: THE NEW FRONTLINE OF INSURGENCY, INFLUENCE AND GREAT-POWER RIVALRY
India’s eastern frontier with Myanmar and Bangladesh is fast transforming into South Asia’s most fragile security corridor.
POWER RIVALRIES IGNITE THE HORN OF AFRICA IN 2025
The Horn of Africa has become one of the most contested geopolitical zones of 2025, where global rivalries, regional ambitions, and local insecurities collide.…
PAKISTAN’S GEOPOLITICAL WINDFALL BLESSINGS OR MIRAGE
Pakistan’s recent diplomatic drive, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, highlights a desperate push to counter economic fragility and political isolation. From courting Washington…
GAME-CHANGER IN ASIA EDCA’S NEW ROLE IN PHILIPPINES–U.S. RELATIONS
In today’s fast-changing world, keeping a country safe is more important than ever. The Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement, or EDCA, between the Philippines and…
BATTLING HEADWINDS, INDIA FACES REGIONAL CROSSCURRENTS
India’s neighbourhood is a cauldron of volatility, from Taliban-led instability and terror threats in Afghanistan to Nepal’s political churn and China’s expanding sway. Even…
‘FAILED MARSHALS’ OF PAKISTAN DEGRADING HIGHEST MILITARY OFFICE
Pakistan is the only country to have produced two Field Marshals despite losing all wars, conflicts, and prestige in its 78 years of existence.
BANGLADESH’S BEIJING PIVOT RAISES NEW RISKS IN THE REGION
Bangladesh’s shifting foreign policy, marked by deepening ties with China, has prompted India to reassess its regional strategy. Once a reliable ally under Sheikh…
INDIA’S DEFENCE BUDGET AND IT’S SECURITY CHALLENGES
The declining share of defence spending in GDP raises critical questions about operational readiness and it’s likely adverse impact on national security.
