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Iran
How a Potential Regime Change in Iran might affect Gilgit-Baltistan


Senge Sering

Potential regime change in Iran could reshape Gilgit‑Baltistan, weakening Shia networks, disrupting China–Pakistan strategies under CPEC, and intensifying regional contestation between Western influence, local identity, and strategic resource exploitation.

Pakistan
The NA-130 Verdict and the Rigged Reality of the Pakistani State


Mohammed Shoaib Raza

The NA 130 verdict exemplifies Pakistan’s hybrid system, where elections, courts, and constitutional amendments serve elite management. Imran Khan’s confinement underscores military dominance over civilian politics and managed democracy.

Turkey-India Relations
Ottoman Shadow in India’s Neighbourhood


Senge Sering

As part of Turkey’s ambition to emerge as a global Islamic leader, it is seeking to expand its influence in India’s neighbourhood. Its strategic ties with Pakistan and Bangladesh remain an area of concern for India.

Maoist
A New Agenda for Maoists: Democracy


P. V. Ramana

Following significant surrenders in 2025, India’s Maoists face a pivotal shift from armed insurrection to possible democratic participation. This analysis explores their potential transition into a mainstream political force.

Issue Briefs

Gilgit-Baltistan
Widening gulf between Pakistan and AJK


Nazir Ahmad Mir

Although most of the demands have been accepted― of course, not before securitizing the political issue by deploying FC, Rangers along with police to use force against the protesters― the people of AJK are unlikely to forget the ordeal they have had to pass through, for the last more than six months, which has certainly steeled their nerves.

UPR45
National Report by China in the 45th UPR Session: Hiding More than it Reveals


Ankita Sanyal

China’s report on human rights in the 45th session of the UPR on 23 January 2024 has drawn the attention of human rights activists worldwide. It has painted a rosy picture of the human rights situation within China.