On September 5, 2024, a 22-year-old man was beaten by a mob on the premises of the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Khulna Police in the Sonadanga area, over a social media post allegedly hurting religious sentiments. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), however, asserted that the person was being treated under Army supervision, and was out of danger. […]

Ahmad Shah Massoud, hero of the Northern Alliance, was assassinated two days before 9/11. His namesake talks to RS. Three years after the Taliban takeover, the images still haunt those who watched as the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan met a catastrophic end. The president Ashraf Ghani and his close entourage fled to safety by private plane, while hours later young […]

Rise of Unapologetic Jihadism On September 5, 2024, a 22-year-old man was beaten by a mob on the premises of the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Khulna Police in the Sonadanga area, over a social media post allegedly hurting religious sentiments. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), however, asserted that the person was being treated under Army supervision, and […]

India, with its vast coastline stretching over 7,500 kilometres, is inherently a maritime nation. The seas that surround India have been instrumental in shaping its history, economy and security. Yet, for many citizens, the concept of maritime security often remains abstract, perceived merely as naval ships patrolling distant waters. However, maritime security is far more than a military endeavour; it […]

China-Pakistan bilateral ties are currently going through a rough phase. Beijing is increasingly frustrated with Islamabad’s inability to repay debts, ensure the security of Chinese workers, and advance the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Another factor potentially straining relations between the “all-weather strategic cooperative partners” is the ongoing attempts by Pakistan to repair its relations with the […]

On 16 August 2024, India’s Election Commission announced the dates for Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). The three-phase election will begin on 18 September 2024 with the counting of votes on 4 October 2024, along with those of Haryana, which will vote on 1 October 2024. What came as a surprise though was that the dates for Maharashtra, […]

As the Taliban celebrates three years of reign, global powers/regional neighbours are forced to ponder (just like the authors) the regime’s sustained grip to power, which appears to strengthen with every passing year. In these three years, the Supreme Leader (Emir) Haibatullah Akhundzada has strengthened his grip to power, formulating new federal institutions functioning under his decree and implementing policies […]

Southeast Asia finds itself at a pivotal moment as the global power structure shifts from unipolarity to multipolarity, driven by China’s rise, Russia’s resurgence, and India’s growing influence. The United States remains a key player, but its dominance is increasingly challenged, resulting in a more fragmented and competitive global order. Southeast Asia, strategically situated between international powers, holds geopolitical and […]

The 9th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok creates new power dynamics and reflects the strategic intent by Russia to further bolster its weight and extended influence in the Global South and emerging powers in the non Western bloc. It sends a message to the West that despite the sanctions and the efforts to isolate Russia, it still has the […]

India recently launched its second nuclear-powered submarine, the INS Arighat, in Visakhapatnam. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other high-ranking defence and military officials attended the event. This comes at a time of heightened border tensions with China. Once the INS Arighaat joined the Indian Navy, it was placed under the Strategic Forces Command, responsible for managing India’s nuclear weapons. By […]