The Express Tribune
India’s evolving relationship with the Afghan Taliban signals a tectonic shift in South Asia’s geopolitical landscape. Once adversaries, India and the Taliban are now warming ties due to shared strategic interests, marking a departure from historical mistrust.
The Wakhan Corridor, a narrow strip of land in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, has emerged as a focal point in regional geopolitics. This strategic 350-km-long and 34-km-wide buffer zone, established under the 1893 Durand Line Agreement, borders Tajikistan
The article critically examines Pakistan’s faltering Afghan policy and the consequences of its historical ties with the Afghan Taliban. It highlights how Pakistan’s perception of the Taliban as allies has been challenged by their current role in regional geopolitics.
The article highlights Pakistan’s intensifying security crisis, illustrated by two recent militant attacks. On January 8, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) launched a brazen attack in Khuzdar, targeting government buildings and taking local law enforcement hostage for eight hours without resistance
The article by Donald Blome, the US Ambassador to Pakistan, reflects on redefining US-Pakistan relations. It emphasizes the shift from traditional geopolitical narratives to a partnership rooted in economic, social, and developmental collaboration
South Asia in 2025 faces multifaceted terrorism challenges requiring comprehensive counterterrorism strategies. Key concerns include acquiring public support for counterterrorism efforts, tracing and blocking militant funding, utilizing advanced technologies like drones and cyber tools, and fostering regional intelligence-sharing mechanisms.
The Pakistan-US partnership, spanning over seven decades, is a testament to mutual cooperation and shared aspirations. From Pakistan’s pivotal role during the Cold War to facilitating US-China diplomacy in the 1970s, the alliance has showcased its strategic depth.
Parachinar, once a haven of tranquility and cultural heritage, now reels under the weight of sectarian violence, geopolitical tensions, and administrative neglect. Nestled near Afghanistan’s border, this picturesque valley has been transformed by the post-9/11 geopolitical upheavals
The article looks deeply into the fragility of the world order in 2025, tracing its roots to systemic failures and contrasting it with the Westphalian order of 1648. While the Westphalian framework emerged amidst limited technology and population, today’s global system is marked by interconnectedness
Syria’s transformation marks a pivotal moment in its history, underscoring the price of poor governance and the resilience of its people