Issue Briefs

Impact of Pakistan’s Internal Dynamics on China-Pakistan Cooperation
The Issue Brief examines how Pakistan’s internal dynamics impact its cooperation with China, particularly through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), launched in 2015. It traces the evolution of Sino-Pak relations, highlighting their strategic....
Bangladesh at a Crossroads: Interim Government Paving the Way for Islamic Radicalism
The changing political and ideological environment in Bangladesh has significant consequences for its internal unity, the status of its minority groups, and its future relations with regional countries, especially India.
Visit of Sri Lankan President to India: Issues at Stake
The first country that the newly elected President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake chose to visit was India like many of his predecessors, emphasising the special relationship the island nation has with India. However, in his case it was important because the party he hailed from had a historical ruse with India and was regarded as pro-China.


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Resetting the Equation with a BNP Led Bangladesh: India’s Strategic Dilemmas
Ankita Sanyal
Bangladesh’s historic BNP victory reshapes Dhaka–Delhi dynamics. This analysis explores shifting rhetoric, water disputes, China’s growing role, and whether pragmatic engagement can stabilise ties in a post‑Hasina political landscape.
Bangladesh’s Political Reset and the Road Ahead
Smruti S. Pattanaik
Bangladesh’s 13th Parliamentary Election restores credibility of the multiparty system and coincides with a decisive referendum on constitutional reforms. With a commanding majority, the BNP now faces high expectations at home and complex regional challenges, especially in managing India ties, economic pressures and youth aspirations.
India–US Trade Deal: More Than Commerce, It is a Strategic Signal
Imran Khurshid
India’s interim trade deal with the United States signals for India, more than commerce, a strategic foresight, diplomatic patience, and growing confidence on the global stage.
Shaksgam Valley: Pakistan's Complicity in China's Territorial Expansionism
Senge Sering
China’s control of Shaksgam Valley stems from Pakistan’s 1963 transfer of the territory under a temporary border agreement. India rejects the deal, calling it illegal, while China leverages Shaksgam for strategic infrastructure and military advantage. The dispute remains unresolved, complicating future of the areas illegally occupied by Pakistan and China and affects regional stability.