This Issue Brief examines how the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) evolved from a regional strategic asset into an autonomous insurgent threat, fuelling a cycle of blame and instability between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Russiaâs intensified strikes on Odessa highlight its bid to neutralise Ukraineâs maritime lifeline and assert dominance in the Black Sea. Rooted in historical claims and NATO security fears, Moscowâs campaign threatens Ukraineâs economy, global food security, and regional stability, while exposing the limits of international institutions.
This Issue Brief analyses the structural limitations of the Gulf security framework in light of Israelâs unprecedented attack in Doha on 9 September, targeting Palestinian Hamas leadership. While the attack marked a dangerous escalation of Tel Avivâs regional adventurism, it also exposed the enduring structural weaknesses of the Gulfâs security architecture which has been defined by entrenched dependency on the United States.
Topic:Â âUS under Trump 2.0: Issues, Challenges and Future Directions for India and the Worldâ
This occasional paper examines Balochistanâs struggle for autonomy, from British colonial âSandemanisationâ to its forced 1948 accession to Pakistan. By highlighting the suppression of Kalatâs independence and the exploitation of regional resources, Ray illustrates how systemic marginalisation transformed a secular identity movement into an enduring conflict against centralised state authority.
The academic world mourns the passing of Professor Tharailath Koshy Oommen, a distinguished sociologist, prolific author, and Professor Emeritus at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), who passed away on 26 February 2026, in Gurugram at the age of 88.
When the Russia-Ukraine war broke out in February 2022, much of the West viewed global responses through a binary lens, as usualâus versus themâdefining countries as either supporters of Ukraine or allies of Russia. Western nations, particularly the United States and its European allies, presented this struggle in moralistic terms: democracy vs autocracy, good versus evil, the free world versus an expansionist dictatorships.
India and Bangladesh share a deep-rooted historical, civilizational, and geographical connection. As neighbours in South Asia, their relationship has been characterized by cooperation and mutual respect but has also faced occasional challenges due to differing perceptions, internal politics, historical reasons, and relative power dynamics.
For years, this community has endured systematic targeting, with little to no substantial response from the state to protect its citizens or address the root causes of these attacks
While Donald Trumpâs leadership style may appear erratic, it is underpinned by consistent geo-economic and geostrategic motivations
As India formalises its engagement with the Taliban, it is clear that New Delhiâs strategy is driven by long-term strategic objectives such as maintaining peace and stability in Afghanistan, strengthening regional cooperation, and protecting Indiaâs security and economic interests.
On 4 July 2024, International Centre for Peace Studies (ICPS) launched the Book Jammu and Kashmir in India: The Saga of Development authored by Sheikh Khalid Jehangir at the
Sheikh Khaild Jehangir, Secretary General, ICPS, addressed Y20 consultation meet on climate change under Indiaâs G20 presidency in Srinagar on Thursday, 11 May 2023 at University of Kashmir.
    
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Managed Ceasefire, Helpless Mediation: Pakistanâs Constrained Diplomatic Role
Imran Khurshid
The Iran ceasefire highlights the intersection of US strategic recalibration and Pakistanâs constrained diplomatic agency. What appears as mediation is, in reality, a reflection of broader power asymmetries in regional politics.
Bab el-Mandeb as the Next Possible Flashpoint: IMECâs Role as a Strategic Hedge
Anubhuti Jain
Amid continuing US/IsraelâIran tensions, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait emerges as a new flashpoint threatening global trade, energy, and digital flows. Indiaâs IndiaâMiddle EastâEurope Economic Corridor (IMEC) offers a strategic hedge to mitigate these maritime risks.
From the Archives: Baluchistan and The Partition of India: The Forgotten Story
Baren Ray
This occasional paper examines Balochistanâs struggle for autonomy, from British colonial âSandemanisationâ to its forced 1948 accession to Pakistan. By highlighting the suppression of Kalatâs independence and the exploitation of regional resources, Ray illustrates how systemic marginalisation transformed a secular identity movement into an enduring conflict against centralised state authority.
Understanding Kargilâs Iran Connection
Zainab Akhter
Deeply rooted in 15th-century missionary history , Kargil has religious and cultural ties with Iran. The recent spontaneous popular response to Ayatollah Khameneiâs death shows the abiding spiritual and political contact between the people of Kargil and Iran.