Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines have all made significant strides in combatting terrorism in their respective countries. Most notable in this regard has been the Philippines, which had long been ranked as among the top 15 countries most afflicted by terrorism in the world. The Philippines had faced an ongoing insurgency on the island of Mindanao, dating back to 1968. […]

Pakistan’s significance on the global stage cannot be overstated. As a nation strategically located at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East, its stability and prosperity are not just regional imperatives but global necessities. The importance of a stable and economically vibrant Pakistan spans various dimensions, including regional stability, counter-terrorism efforts, economic potential, global energy routes, […]

The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is a militant organization fighting against the state in Pakistan, operating safely from Afghanistan since the Taliban took control of Kabul in 2021. The UN reports that the TTP maintains a significant presence in Afghanistan as well, with strongholds spanning both sides of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, and boasts several thousand fighters in the region. Therefore, most […]

The Past When terrorism first raised its ugly head in Kashmir Valley more than three decades ago, it was complemented with a craftily orchestrated campaign that was extraordinarily high in emotional content. Beguiled by promises that “azadi [freedom] was just around the corner,” the people of J&K heartily welcomed the armed Kashmiri youth [calling themselves ‘freedom fighters’] who had been […]

Analysts are concerned that Pakistan might be equipping its JF-17 fighter jets with nuclear-armed cruise missiles While much attention is given to the nuclear tensions between the US and Russia, or the US and China, the ongoing conflict between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan is equally alarming. There are now signs that Pakistan is equipping its JF-17 fighter jets with […]

Il est difficile de trouver une question qui rassemble autant la classe politique américaine, profondément divisée, que la nécessité de contenir l’influence croissante de la Chine, que ce soit par des restrictions commerciales, des droits de douane sur les véhicules électriques chinois ou l’interdiction de TikTok. Pourtant, si l’argument de la sécurité nationale en faveur de telles mesures protectionnistes est […]

The message from Chinese officials has become increasingly clear: the United States and China should first stabilize their political relationship before taking on nuclear issues. Introduction During the first virtual summit between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping in November 2021, the two leaders discussed nuclear issues and, according to U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, agreed […]

In its quest for “strategic autonomy” India has alienated both the US and China and is not powerful enough to resist either. In his first term as India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi signalled that his government will seek accommodation, cooperation and peace with all countries particularly Pakistan, China and the US.

Modi’s Russia visit has drawn criticism from the US and Ukraine, but analysts say the bad optics might soon be forgotten. When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets any male world leader, a bear hug is almost inevitable. Yet his embrace last week with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow has stirred firm public pushback from both Washington and Kyiv. […]

Arriving in Moscow on July 8, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Russia India’s “all-weather friend” and praised Vladimir Putin’s leadership in strengthening bilateral ties over the past two decades. The prime minister also said that for a long time, the world had witnessed a “power-driven global order.” “But what the world needs now is confluence, not power, and no […]