Ever since the inception of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, the eyes of Pakistan have been firmly fixed on Balochistan. The vision of a developed and verdant Balochistan is seen as a cornerstone for Pakistan’s bright future. Prioritizing the alleviation of the deprivations faced by the people of Balochistan, tackling pervasive poverty, and ensuring widespread access to education and […]

Since the terror attack at the Crocus city centre in Moscow, allegedly by the Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP), in March 2024, Moscow has intensified efforts to prevent Afghanistan’s resurgence as a terror haven. One way of doing this, as Russian actions suggest is greater engagement with the Taliban. Recently, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry […]

Introduction The Islamic State Khurasan Province’s (ISKP) capabilities and intent to carry out attacks outside of its nucleus in Pakistan and Afghanistan are increasing. After a recent flurry of activity, ISKP has conducted several successful operations, including a bombing in Iran that took the lives of nearly 100 people in early January and a sophisticated attack in Moscow that claimed […]

In a decisive operation, Pakistan’s intelligence and law enforcement agencies have successfully apprehended Nasrullah, alias Maulvi Mansoor, a key foreign commander of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). This crucial arrest has not only disrupted ongoing terrorist activities but also exposed India’s malevolent role in funding and supporting terrorism within Pakistan. The swift and adept action of Pakistan’s intelligence agencies and the […]

The ‘Catch’ On Wednesday, Balochistan’s Home Minister Ziaullah Langau held a press conference in Quetta to disclose that Pakistani security forces had apprehended two high ranking commanders of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan [TTP] terrorist group. A recorded confessional video of a person calling himself Nasrullah alias Maulvi Mansoor [one of those allegedly apprehended] who claims to be an “emir” in the TTP’s […]

The current focus, emphasis, and approaches of policies in China have shifted towards what is known as “new productive forces”. To avoid policy diffusion and loss of focus, it is crucial for the country to ensure that policies are implemented in sectors and manufacturing that are genuinely reliable. Many so-called new products and technologies are often short-lived phenomena. Therefore, policy […]

Le président chinois, Xi Jinping, a souligné la nécessité d’une réforme continue de l’armée chinoise, et a exigé «des efforts pour assurer une garantie politique solide pour la construction d’une armée forte» lors de la conférence de la Commission militaire centrale sur le travail politique, qui s’est tenue du 17 au 19 juin 2024. La question de Taïwan toujours centrale […]

Dans un contexte où Washington a désigné Pékin comme un rival géopolitique systémique, l’administration américaine s’efforce de remodeler en sa faveur le paysage géopolitique mondial. Elle recourt, pour ce faire, aux instruments diplomatiques classiques – sans cesser de recourir à des mesures unilatérales ou de coercition. Corollaire de l’instrument diplomatique, le volet médiatique occupe une place prépondérante dans la politique […]

Despite a modest gain of 99 MPs in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Indian National Congress (INC) is struggling with a profound crisis of relevance and identity. This analysis explores the intricate reasons behind the Congress’s diminishing stature, the erosion of its ideological foundations, and the potential pathways for resurgence under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi. Historical Context and […]

China’s Strategic Calculus: A Multi-Faceted Approach China which commands a substantial 56.3% share of the global EV marker and a leading consumer of lithium, has emerged as a key stakeholder in Afghanistan’s lithium resources. It’s interest in Afghanistan’s lithium stems from a multi-pronged strategic approach: Extracting Afghanistan’s lithium resources is not without its challenges. The country’s political instability, fragile security […]