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While Donald Trump’s leadership style may appear erratic, it is underpinned by consistent geo-economic and geostrategic motivations
Issue Briefs
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.
Rohingya Crisis: Security Concerns and Diplomacy Dilemma for India
The Rohingya crisis, stemming from the persecution of the minority Rohingya Muslim population in Myanmar in recent years, has garnered significant attention in India. The illegal migration of Rohingyas seeking refuge from Myanmar is increasingly viewed as a considerable security threat within India.
Fall of Bashar Al-Assad: What it Means for the Region and India
The fall of Bashar al-Assad's government marks a significant turning point in the Western Asia region. Assad was overthrown by a quick onslaught by opposition troops commanded by Ahmad al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani, following more about 13 years of civil war and international sanctions.
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As India formalises its engagement with the Taliban, it is clear that New Delhi’s strategy is driven by long-term strategic objectives such as maintaining peace and stability in Afghanistan, strengthening regional cooperation, and protecting India’s security and economic interests.
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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
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Sheikh Khaild Jehangir, Secretary General, ICPS, addressed Y20 consultation meet on climate change under India’s G20 presidency in Srinagar on Thursday, 11 May 2023 at University of Kashmir.
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Mr. Mekki El Mograbi, Media Consultant and Head, International Relations, Sudan Centre for Thinktanks and Strategic Studies, Khartoum, Sudan, visited ICPS on 28 March 2023 and interacted with the scholars.
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Dr Aleksei Zakharov, Research Fellow, Higher School of Economics (HSE), Moscow interacted with the researchers at ICPS on 17 March 2023. There was a free exchange of views on the evolving political and security situation in the Eurasian region including Afghanistan.
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Andreas Mountzouroulias. @andreasmoun, Editor in chief of directus.gr visited ICPS on 10 March 2023, Friday, and interacted with the researchers.
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Marco Respinti, Director-in-Charge, Bitter Winter, visited International Centre for Peace Studies (ICPS) on 14 December 2022 and interacted with the scholars of the Centre.
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On the occasion of Kashmir Accession Day International Centre for Peace Studies (ICPS)
organised Book Launch of The Two Kashmirs authored by Sheikh Khalid Jehangir
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ICPS organised a talk by Umit Alperen, Director of the Centre for Asia-Pasific Studies at the Suleyman Demirel University, Turkey on 02 September 2022. He focussed on Turkey's foreign policy in general and also its relations with India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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PTI: A Divided House – Implications for Politics in Pakistan
Syed Eesar Mehdi
Will PTI continue to fracture under the weight of its internal strife, or can it reimagine itself and become a unified force once more? The future of the party, and consequently of Pakistan's civilian democracy, is at stake. PTI's ability to overcome its differences or its decline into political insignificance...
Between Political Relevance and Marginalisation: The BNP's Struggle in Post-Hasina Bangladesh
Mohmad Waseem Malla
BNP's success in navigating this complex political landscape will depend on its ability to exhibit political maturity, which involves distancing itself from reactionary and punitive politics while positioning itself as a defender of democratic principles and institutional integrity.
Peaceful Protest by the Baloch Stumps Pakistan
Nazir Ahmad Mir
In light of the recent crackdown on the Baloch assembly in Dalbandin, the Baloch Yekjehti Committee (BYC) has reiterated its commitment to resist state violence and persist in its efforts to secure the rights of the Baloch people. The initiatives undertaken by BYC have, on one side, heightened awareness among the Baloch....
Understanding the Theatrics of Power: The Irony of Pakistan’s AMAN-25 Naval Exercise
Syed Eesar Mehdi
The AMAN-25 naval exercise, conducted in February 2025, illustrated the contradiction of Pakistan showcasing its geopolitical aspirations amidst a significant economic downturn.